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Just in: Buhari’s nephew quits APC after losing re-election ticket

President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew Fatuhu Muhammadu has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Fatuhu who is the son of President Buhari’s elder sister currently represents Daura/Mai’Adua/Sandamu Federal Constituency of Katsina State in the House of Representatives.

He failed to secure his re-election ticket in the primary election in which he secured only 30 votes while his rival, Aminu Jamo, polled 117 votes.

In a letter to the ward Chairman of Sarakin Yera A Ward in Daura, Fatuhu thanked the party for giving him its platform.

He stated in the letter dated July 13, 2022, “This is to notify you that I have resigned my membership from the All Progressive Congress (APC) with immediate effect commencing from Wednesday 13th day of July, 2022.

“Attached here with is my party membership registration slip with slip no: KT/DRA/10/00002. While I thank you and the party for the opportunity given to me to serve the interest of the people of Daura/Sandamu/Maiadua federal constituency while working with the party, accept my best wishes please.”

Fatuhu’s aide, Ahmad Ganga, shared the letter on social media.

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