An aspirant for the Kaduna Central Senatorial District seat under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yerima Shettima, has withdrawn from the race and pledged support for candidates of the ruling party ahead of the forthcoming elections.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that Shettima announced his decision during a press conference in Kaduna on Friday.
The activist said his withdrawal followed wide consultations and careful reflection, stressing that he remained loyal to the APC.
Shettima stated, “After wide consultations and deep reflection, I have decided to respect the decision of our great party regarding the senatorial contest.
“This decision is not borne out of fear, weakness, or cowardice, but rather from my unwavering commitment to party unity, discipline, and collective progress.”
The APC chieftain reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani.
“As a loyal and committed party man, I remain steadfast in my support for the APC and reaffirm my readiness to continue contributing my quota towards the victory of our great party at all levels in the forthcoming elections,” he said.
Shettima also thanked party members, supporters and stakeholders for backing his aspiration.
He urged his supporters to remain peaceful and support all candidates who emerge under the APC platform.
“I call on all my supporters and associates to remain calm, peaceful, and fully committed to supporting all candidates that emerge under the platform of our great party. The unity and success of the APC must remain our collective priority,” he said.
The former aspirant also called for reconciliation among aggrieved party members.
“At this critical moment, I also strongly advocate for genuine reconciliation among all aggrieved members to strengthen our party and ensure lasting peace, cohesion, and progress within our ranks,” he added.