I’m under pressure to step down for Lawan but won’t succumb – Machina

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Yobe North senatorial election, Bashir Sheriff Machina, says he is under pressure to step down for Senate President Ahmad Lawan.

He however maintained that he would not succumb to the pressure, stressing that he’s duly qualified to represent the party and the senatorial district.

Lawan contested the ruling party’s presidential ticket but lost to Bola Tinubu, former Governor of Lagos.
Lawan has been representing Yobe North senatorial district at the national assembly since 2007. Until that time, he was in the House of Representatives.
Machina confirmed to Daily Trust that he had been approached by some people to relinquish the ticket, but that he would not step down.
The candidate said he was not opposed by any senatorial hopeful for the ticket because “I was the one that was qualified”.
“As far as I’m concerned, I contested for the Yobe north senatorial ticket and I won the election,” the candidate said.
“I was confirmed elected because there were other contestants but I was the one that was qualified. I happened to be unopposed.
“I am still the candidate; I have not withdrawn and I will not withdraw for anybody. I am being approached by some persons but I will not withdraw, Insha Allah.”