Nigeria, May 22 -- Mascot Kalu, younger brother to former Abia State Governor Orji Kalu, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary for the 2027 general elections.

Mascot, who recently obtained his APC nomination forms for the 2027 Abia governorship primary, announced his withdrawal from the race in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday.

"This is to formally announce to my supporters, party members, and the general public that, after wide consultations with family members, friends, and stakeholders, I have voluntarily withdrawn my aspiration to contest for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State," he wrote.

The politician said the decision was tough an...