Itas Withdraws from 2027 Election Candidacy in Bauchi

Yusuf Abdullahi Itas, the current lawmaker representing Itas/Gadau State Constituency in the Bauchi State House of Assembly, has formally withdrawn his candidacy for the 2027 election under the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM). His withdrawal was communicated in a letter dated October 5, 2026, addressed to the APM State Chairman in Bauchi, where he described his decision as “entirely voluntary and personal.” Itas expressed gratitude to the APM leadership and the constituents for their support.

This development follows the recent withdrawal of Musa Wakili Nakwada, the Chief Whip of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, who also stepped down as the APM candidate for Bogoro Constituency. Nakwada's withdrawal was announced in a personally signed letter, where he accepted the situation in good faith and urged his supporters to view it as the will of God for the peace and unity of Bogoro Constituency.