APC Affirms Gov. Buni as Unopposed Candidate for Yobe East Senatorial Seat
APC Affirms Gov. Buni as Unopposed Candidate for Yobe East Senatorial Seat
APC Affirms Gov. Buni as Unopposed Candidate for Yobe East Senatorial Seat
Governor Mai Mala Buni has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the Yobe East Senatorial Zone ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Buni, who was the sole aspirant for the ticket, was returned unopposed during the party’s affirmation exercise held on Monday.
The motion for his endorsement was moved by the incumbent senator representing the zone, Musa Mustapha, and seconded by House of Representatives member, Lawan Shettima.
Chairman of the APC Electoral Committee, Babagana Ajimi, thereafter put the affirmation to a voice vote, where party members unanimously endorsed Governor Buni as the party’s sole candidate for the senatorial seat.
Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, commended party members in Yobe East for the peaceful conduct of the exercise and their cooperation with party leaders.
Speaking after his affirmation, Governor Buni appreciated party stakeholders and political office holders in the zone for supporting his aspiration.
“Let me also appreciate the Association of Zone A Political Office Holders and Public Officers who generously contributed to purchase the Nomination and Expression of Interest forms for me,” he said.
The governor praised the political maturity and stability demonstrated in Yobe East over the years, describing it as a strong foundation for democratic development in the state.
He also commended Senator Musa Mustapha for embracing the party’s consensus arrangement during the governorship primary process.
“He unconditionally succumbed to the consensus mode of the primary election for the governorship of the state adopted by the party and relinquished his governorship aspiration with great humility. This sacrifice will never be in vain, Insha Allah,” Buni stated.
Accepting the nomination, the governor pledged to serve the people diligently if elected into the National Assembly.
“I humbly accept this offer and submit myself for the contest of the senatorial office for Yobe East Senatorial Zone. I pledge to put in my best at the National Assembly as your representative, placing the overall interest of the people above any other interest,” he said.
Governor Buni also called on other aspirants to support the party’s decisions and rally behind the aspiration of Baba Malam Wali for a united APC family in the state.
He further urged party stakeholders to intensify mobilisation efforts ahead of the elections and work towards delivering Yobe State to the APC and securing the re-election of Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.
APC Affirms Gov. Buni as Unopposed Candidate for Yobe East Senatorial Seat
