The People Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Bauchi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Kashim, has withdrawn from the 2023 governorship race.
The party’s spokesman, Malam Yayanuwa Zainabari, told a news conference in Bauchi on Tuesday that Kashim withdrew from the race citing personal reasons.
He said the People Democratic Party would soon follow due process to replace Kashim. “We shall make our position known within this week.
“The only option left for the party is to forward the name of his replacement to INEC for proper documentation,
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kashim polled 655 votes from the 656 delegates that participated at the governorship primary election. Kashim, who is the immediate past Secretary to the state government of Bauchi.
Zainabari added that the party would replace Kashim with another competent, loyal and qualified member either through a fresh primary election or through affirmation as required by the party’s Constitution and the relevant laws.
 governorship candidate in Bauchi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Kashim, has withdrawn from the 2023 governorship race.){kind=link}