The member representing Darazo-Ganjuwa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mansur Manu Soro, has announced that he will not participate in the 2027 general elections.
His decision was conveyed in a statement dated May 11, 2026, and signed by his Legislative Aide, Safiyanu Ibrahim Darazo.
According to the statement, the lawmaker will neither contest for the Bauchi Central Senatorial seat nor seek re-election for the Darazo-Ganjuwa Federal Constituency.
The statement noted that Manu Soro expressed appreciation to the people of Darazo-Ganjuwa, the Peoples Democratic Party, and Bala Mohammed for the support and confidence reposed in him during the 2023 elections, which led to his return to the National Assembly.
Despite stepping away from electoral politics, the lawmaker assured constituents of his continued commitment to the development of the constituency, particularly in the areas of education and healthcare.
He highlighted some of his projects, including gifted primary and secondary schools, a National Open University of Nigeria study centre, and four pediatric hospitals established across the constituency.
It would be recalled that Manu Soro resigned from the PDP on May 1, 2026, blaming persistent internal crises and unresolved divisions within the party over the past two years.
Following his exit from the PDP, he defected to the Allied Peoples Movement, fueling speculation that he planned to contest either the Bauchi Central Senatorial seat or return to the House of Representatives under the platform of the party.
Attempts to obtain the reaction of the APM State Chairman, Auwal Isah, were unsuccessful, as calls placed to him were not answered and text messages sent to his phone had not been replied to as of the time of filing the report.
