…Urges Support for Tinubu, Shettima
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu
Governor Dr. Mai Mala Buni, of Yobe State has called for stronger political solidarity between Yobe and Borno States, urging the people of Yobe to reciprocate the political support and cooperation between the two states by standing firmly behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
Governor Buni made the call yesterday while addressing the 17 Local Government Area Campaign Coordinators inaugurated for the APC governorship candidate, Baba Malam Wali, at the WAWA Hall, Government House, Damaturu.
The Governor recalled that during the last APC-led administration, Yobe State attained an unprecedented level of national political prominence, producing the President of the Senate, the Inspector-General of Police and the National Chairman of the APC, all from the state at the same time.
He attributed this remarkable political recognition to Yobe’s unwavering support for the APC and its commitment to the progressive political movement, stressing that the state had consistently demonstrated loyalty to the party.
Governor Buni said the political relationship between Yobe and neighbouring Borno State was deeply rooted in mutual understanding, solidarity and shared interests, describing the bond between the two states as firmly established.
He explained that Yobe and Borno had always stood by each other in times of political and other needs, noting that while Yobe supports Borno, Borno equally reciprocates the gesture whenever the need arises.
The Governor therefore called on the people of Yobe to demonstrate the same spirit of solidarity by supporting the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, particularly because Vice President Kashim Shettima hails from Borno State.
He maintained that the political fortunes of the two neighbouring states were closely connected, declaring that whatever positive developments or political gains came to Borno equally benefited Yobe.
According to him, supporting President Tinubu’s second-term ambition would also amount to supporting the collective political interests of the North-East, particularly Yobe and Borno States.
Governor Buni urged the campaign coordinators to translate this political understanding into effective grassroots mobilisation, ensuring that the APC’s message reached every community, ward and local government area across Yobe State.
He stressed that political victory could only be achieved through commitment, hard work, unity and effective coordination, warning that political loyalty should not be limited to public declarations but demonstrated through tangible contributions to the party’s success.
The Governor further reminded the coordinators that political offices were temporary, urging them to concentrate on service, commitment and delivering electoral victories rather than personal ambitions.
He also recalled the historic political merger that produced the APC, noting that the party emerged from the collective efforts of progressive political leaders who united to establish a formidable platform for national leadership.
Governor Buni called on party members to preserve the unity of the APC, avoid internal divisions and work collectively towards securing victory for the party at all levels.
He expressed confidence in the capacity of the party to achieve electoral success, urging the 17 Local Government Campaign Coordinators to demonstrate leadership and commitment in mobilising support for President Tinubu and the APC governorship candidate, Baba Malam Wali, ahead of the 2027 general elections.