Nigeria, May 19 -- Prof. Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman has announced his withdrawal from the race for the governorship of Kwara State ahead of the forthcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries.

The announcement was contained in a statement he personally signed on Tuesday.

In the statement, he reflected on his political engagements across the state, noting that his interactions with citizens over the years revealed a shared aspiration for a safer, stronger, more united, and more prosperous Kwara State.

He explained that his initial decision to contest for the governorship was driven by a desire to contribute to the development of the state rather than personal ambition, adding that he remained grateful for the support, encouragem...