Wali congratulates aspirants head of guber primary election

The Yobe State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Alhaji Baba Malam Wali, has congratulated dozens of aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections in the state. Wali gave the commendation in Damaturu on Wednesday during the APC primary elections conducted across the state, covering governorship, senatorial, and House of Representatives contests. The former Secretary to the State Government described the successful conduct of the primaries in Yobe and across the country as a reflection of growing internal democracy, unity, and political maturity within the APC. He noted that the party in Yobe State had continued to maintain peace, understanding, and mutual respect among its members. In a statement issued by his Media Campaign Team, Wali specifically congratulated several successful aspirants across various levels of the elections. He also congratulated Governor Mai Mala Buni on his emergence as the APC senatorial candidate for Yobe East Senatorial District unopposed. Wali further congratulated Senator Mohammed Ibrahim Bomoi for securing the APC ticket for Yobe South Senatorial District, as well as former Senate President Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, who emerged as the party’s candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District. Similarly, he commended Hon. Nasiru Hassan Yusuf for emerging as APC candidate for Damaturu/Gujba/Gulani/Tarmuwa Federal Constituency. Others congratulated include Alhaji Lawan Shettima (Bursari/Geidam/Yunusari), Hon. Fatsuma Talba (Nangere/Potiskum), Engr. Mohammed Buba Jajere (Fika/Fune), Hon. Hassan Kaikaku Jakduwa (Bade/Jakusko), and Hon. Tijjani Zannah Zakariya (Nguru/Karasuwa/Machina/Yusufari). Wali described all the candidates as experienced party loyalists capable of representing their constituencies effectively and contributing to the development of the state. He also commended party leaders, delegates, stakeholders, and supporters for their maturity and peaceful conduct throughout the primary election process. The APC governorship candidate urged aspirants who were not successful to accept the outcome in good faith and continue to support the party for the collective interest of the state. He stressed that the strength of the APC lies in unity, sacrifice, and loyalty, noting that every aspirant remains an important stakeholder in the party’s future. Wali added that political contests should not create division among members, emphasizing that victory for the APC in the 2027 general elections remains the ultimate goal.