Buba, 30, Withdraws from Kaduna Rep Race Amid Age Controversy

By Enitan Abdultawab

Mahmud Sadis Buba, also known as Al‑ajabin Zazzau, has withdrawn his candidacy for the House of Representatives seat of Sabon Gari Federal Constituency, running under the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Buba sent a formal withdrawal letter to the Kaduna State chairman of the APC, which he posted on his verified Facebook page on Saturday. He said the decision followed reconciliation efforts by party leaders and consultations with stakeholders.

“Please accept this letter as formal notification that I am withdrawing from the race for Sabon Gari Federal Constituency, House of Representatives, effective immediately,” the letter partly read.

He described the decision as difficult but essential for party unity and electoral success.

“I want to thank the leader of our party, His Excellency Senator Uba Sani, CON, and the leadership of the party in Kaduna State for the opportunity to have participated in the nomination process.”

“The experience has been enriching, and I am grateful for the immense support from my constituents and supporters throughout this journey.”

According to him, consolidating support behind a single candidate was vital for the APC’s chances at the polls and for the continued progress of the constituency and Kaduna State.

“I wish to reaffirm my absolute loyalty and dedication to the APC. My withdrawal is not a sign of weakness, but a sacrifice for the greater good of the party. I assure you that I remain a faithful party member and am committed to working tirelessly to ensure the victory of the party’s consensus candidate and the party at large at the polls.”

“I ask my supporters to remain calm, united, and to throw their full weight behind the party’s decision and whoever emerges as the party’s candidate.”

Buba’s withdrawal comes amid a controversy over his age that surfaced before the primaries.

Earlier, critics alleged that he was 16 years old and shared a purported data page from his international passport online, while other reports listed him as 30 years old.

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