Former Secretary to the Bauchi State Government and 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barrister Ibrahim Muhammad Kashim, has officially resigned from the party.

In a letter dated July 21 and obtained by The Nation on Monday, Kashim did not disclose the reasons for his resignation but expressed gratitude to the PDP leadership and his ward executives for the trust and opportunity to serve.

“After careful thought, I’ve decided to resign from the PDP. I intend to explore other ways to serve our people with dedication, integrity, and the fear of God,” he stated.

Kashim was the PDP governorship candidate in the build-up to the 2023 general elections but stepped down for Governor Bala Mohammed, who returned to the race after his failed bid for the PDP presidential ticket. He subsequently resumed his role as SSG and actively joined the governor’s re-election campaign across the state.

In January 2025, he also resigned from his position as Secretary to the State Government, a move he said was made at the instruction of Governor Mohammed.

While Kashim has yet to announce his next political step, there is growing speculation that he may contest the 2027 governorship election under a different political platform. (The Nation)