Nigeria, May 18 -- A former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Babangida Nguroje, has explained that his decision to withdraw from the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial race for Taraba Central was taken in the interest of peace, unity and cohesion within the party.

Mr Nguroje, who represented Sardauna/Gashaka/Kurmi Federal Constituency of Taraba State in the 5th and 6th Assembly, said his withdrawal followed interventions by key stakeholders who appealed for a united front ahead of the general elections.

The APC will holds its senatorial primary elections across the nation on Monday.

The former lawmaker stated this in a statement issued in Abuja after receiving his nomination and expression of interest forms from ...