Kente withdraws from Taraba APC gubernatorial primary

By Femi Bolaji

Less than 24 hours before the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election, a frontline aspirant and former member of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) board, Chief David Sabo Kente, has officially stepped down from the race.

Addressing the press in Jalingo, Kente announced that his decision was made to ensure political stability within the state chapter, citing intense pleas from various party stakeholders, including the National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yiltwada.

Kente was firm in his rebuttal of rumors regarding his exit, asserting that he was not induced by money.

According to him, “I also want to make it clear that I was not paid to step aside. Infact no one has the capacity to buy me over.

“As a party member, I remain deeply loyal to the APC,.

“I had to yield to the various appeals from leaders of thought and stakeholders who believe this is the best path forward for our party’s success.”

When asked about his next steps, Kente noted that he would communicate his future political direction to his supporters in the coming days.

He reiterated his continuous support for the reelection bid of President Bola Tinubu and urged his followers to remain committed to the party as the general election cycle intensifies.

With Kente’s withdrawal, the field for the APC gubernatorial primary is now narrowed.

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