He said his decision was based on the party’s lingering internal crises.
He urged the aspirants to focus on practical solutions rather than making empty promises.
1376 party members across 13 wards of the constituency endorsed the speaker as the party’s sole candidate.
The APC, however, did not provide further details on the aspirants’ disqualification.
The Gazette investigation revealed that Mr Mahmud presented a forged age certificate declaration when he submitted his form to the APC screening committee.
The Labour Party has expressed concern over an alleged moves by some party leaders to hijack its structure in Ebonyi.
“I grew up learning everything I knew in politics through him,” he said.
The committee will screen presidential, governorship and National Assembly aspirants, and recommend qualified candidates.
A copy of Mr Mahmud’s birth certificate shows that he was born in Sokoto State on August 27 2010.
Mr Umahi said the road projects would enhance connectivity, stimulate economic growth, and improve the quality of life of Nigerians.
