Nigeria, May 16 -- Mahmud Buba, the controversial House of Representatives' aspirant, has withdrawn from the race to represent the Sabon Gari Federal Constituency.

In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State and published on his official Facebook page on Saturday, Mr Buba said stepping down was a difficult choice.

"Please accept this letter as formal notification that I am withdrawing from the race for Sabon Gari Federal Constituency, House of Representatives, effective immediately," the letter read.

"This was not an easy decision, but it was hastened by the reconciliation efforts initiated by stakeholders and leaders of our party. Consequently, after extensive consultations with my fami...