An aspirant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Sabon Gari Federal Constituency seat, Mahmud Sadis Buba, has officially withdrawn from the race just hours before the party’s primary election held in the early hours of Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Buba’s sudden withdrawal, announced around 3 a.m. on the day of the primary election, has triggered widespread reactions within APC circles and among political observers in Kaduna State.
Key Highlights:
- Mahmud Sadis Buba withdraws from Sabon Gari APC House of Representatives race
- Withdrawal announced hours before APC primary election in Kaduna
- Aspirant cites party unity and reconciliation efforts as reasons for decision
- Buba pledges continued loyalty to APC and Governor Uba Sani
- Social media reactions link withdrawal to age-related controversy
- APC stakeholders intensify reconciliation efforts ahead of future elections
In a statement personally signed and published on his Facebook page, Buba explained that his decision followed ongoing reconciliation moves by party leaders aimed at promoting unity and consensus within the APC.
According to him, extensive consultations with his family, political associates, and party stakeholders convinced him that stepping down from the contest was in the overall interest of the party.
He stated that preserving unity within the APC was more important than pursuing personal political ambition, especially as the party prepares for future electoral contests in Kaduna State and the Sabon Gari Federal Constituency.
Buba also expressed appreciation to Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani and the APC leadership in the state for providing him the opportunity to participate in the political process.
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The former aspirant described the political experience as rewarding and thanked his supporters for their loyalty, encouragement, and commitment throughout the consultation and campaign period.
He stressed that his withdrawal should not be viewed as a sign of weakness, but rather as a sacrifice made to strengthen the APC and maintain internal stability within the party.
Buba further appealed to his supporters to remain calm and united, urging them to support whoever eventually emerges as the APC candidate for the constituency.
Meanwhile, the development has continued to generate mixed reactions across social media platforms, with some political commentators linking the withdrawal to recent online debates and allegations surrounding issues related to his age and physical appearance.
However, no official statement from Buba or the APC has directly connected the controversy to his decision to withdraw from the race.
