APC primaries: Three Adamawa governorship candidates withdraw.

By Omeiza Ajayi

Three candidates for the governorship of Adamawa State on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform have withdrawn from the race in support of Ahmed Galadima Aminu ahead of the party’s primary election scheduled for today, paving the way for his probable selection as the party’s flag‑bearer.

The aspirants—Engr. Diaulhaq Abubakar, Comrade Mustapha Salihu, and Alhaji Ibrahim Bello Thul—announced separate decisions to step down, each citing party unity and the collective interest as the reasons for their withdrawal.

Engr. Abubakar was the first to declare his exit, describing the move as necessary for the growth and cohesion of the party. He urged supporters across Adamawa State to redirect their loyalty to Galadima and to provide him with the support needed for success. In a gesture of commitment, Abubakar also transferred his financial resources and all his campaign offices to the Galadima campaign.

Salihu likewise stepped down, emphasizing that the stability and progress of the APC must take precedence over personal ambition. He announced his intention to contest the Adamawa Central Senatorial seat. Galadima, who paid a thank‑you visit Wednesday evening to Mustapha—a former National Vice Chairman of the APC—praised him for his selflessness and pledged to work closely with him to advance the interests of Adamawa State. He also extended his best wishes to Mustapha as he shifts focus to the senatorial contest.

The third aspirant, Ibrahim Bello Thul, described his withdrawal as an act of sportsmanship, noting that Galadima remains a unifying figure capable of rallying party faithful and advancing the APC’s collective fortunes in Adamawa State.

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