Zangon-Kataf/Jaba: Audu Maikori Withdraws House Of Reps Ambition, Backs Amos Magaji
Political activist, lawyer, and entrepreneur Audu Maikori has announced his decision to step down from the race for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the House of Representatives seat representing Jaba and Zangon Kataf Federal Constituency, pledging his full support for incumbent lawmaker Amos Gwamna Magaji.
In a statement addressed to the people of the constituency, Maikori said his decision followed “consultation, reflection, and prayer,” adding that he was aligning with the directive and collective interest of the APC.
Maikori explained that his decision to join the race was driven by a conviction that the constituency deserved “a new voice grounded in competence, accountability, and measurable results,” as well as a personal belief in his ability to contribute meaningfully through his background in law, enterprise, advocacy, and service.
Reflecting on his political journey since joining the APC last year, he described the experience as transformative, saying his engagements across wards and communities deepened his commitment to the people of the constituency.
“Politics, like service itself, sometimes asks us to subordinate personal aspiration to collective interest,” he stated.
He subsequently called on his supporters and political structure to rally behind Magaji both at the APC primary and the general election.
Maikori also expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the administration’s “Renewed Hope” agenda and commended Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for what he described as inclusive leadership and increased attention to Southern Kaduna.
Despite withdrawing from the contest, Maikori stressed that his political movement remains active and committed to grassroots development.
According to him, the forthcoming launch of the Laiatu Maikori Educational Foundation later this year will provide support for students across both local government areas regardless of political affiliation.
He reaffirmed his commitment to advocacy and community development under the vision of “Wakilci da ke Gina” — translated as “Representation That Builds.”
“This is not the end of the movement we have built,” he said, adding that leadership should ultimately be measured “not by the offices we hold, but by the results we deliver to the people.”
Maikori concluded by thanking supporters, volunteers, community leaders, and young people who stood by his political journey, describing the movement as “the foundation of what comes next.”
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