Bauchi State’s Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate for the 2027 elections, Ibrahim Muhammad Kashim, resigns from the party. Multiple outlets report that he announces the resignation via a letter, with an effective date given as October.

Reports state that Kashim submits the letter dated October 16, 2026 to the NDC chairman for Bauchi Local Government Area. In the statement, he describes the move as a personal choice and asks the party to acknowledge the resignation and update its records. Outlets present the development as a candidate change for the NDC in Bauchi ahead of the 2027 general elections, though none of the coverage provided specifies a new party or future plans for Kashim.