The winner of the All Progressives Congress senatorial primary in Yobe North, Bashir Sheriff Machina, has insisted on not stepping down for senate president, Ahmed Lawan.
Lawan had contested for the APC’s senatorial ticket but lost to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Machina said he has been approached by some people to relinquish the ticket, but that he would not.
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“I am still the candidate; I have not withdrawn and I will not withdraw for anybody.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.”
Lawan has been representing Yobe North senatorial district at the national assembly since 2007. Until that time, he was in the house of representatives.
