Member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly representing Itas/Gadau State Constituency, Yusuf Abdullahi Itas has pulled out of the 2027 general election.
Itas, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), made his decision known in a letter dated October 5, 2026, addressed to the party’s state chairman.
In the letter titled, “Withdrawal of Candidature for the Itas/Gadau State Constituency Seat in the Bauchi State House of Assembly,” the lawmaker formally informed the party that he would no longer contest the seat in the 2027 election.
He mentioned that his decision as “entirely voluntary and personal”.
He appreciated the APM leadership and its members for granting him the privilege and opportunity to represent the party.
Itas also appreciated the residents of the constituency for their encouragement and support during his time in office.
The lawmaker is the Chairman of the House Committee on Petitions and Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
His withdrawal follows just under three weeks after Bauchi Assembly Chief Whip, Musa Wakili Nakwada, also said he would not run in the 2027 elections.