Wali Wins Yobe APC Governorship Ticket

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State has decisively chosen its flagbearer for the upcoming 2027 governorship election, with former Secretary to the State Government, Baba Malam Wali, emerging victorious in the party's primary. This outcome, announced Friday at the Government House in Damaturu, signals a potential shift in the state's political landscape.

Wali's win was not just a victory but a resounding endorsement, as he garnered a substantial 236,711 votes, dwarfing his closest rival's 9,748. This overwhelming support underscores his strong standing within the party and the state.

Beyond the immediate electoral victory, Wali's emergence is particularly significant for the Yobe North Senatorial District. His candidacy is anticipated to intensify the long-standing demand for the governorship to rotate to this region, which has historically been overlooked for the top political office since Yobe State's inception in 1991. This narrative of regional equity is a crucial undercurrent in the state's political discourse.

As a seasoned public servant with extensive experience, including his recognition as Nigeria's longest-serving Secretary to a State Government, Wali brings a wealth of administrative knowledge. His background, from the Chad Basin Development Authority to various permanent secretary roles, positions him as a candidate with deep insight into governance. This is a story of internal party democracy and a potential turning point for regional representation in Yobe.

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I therefore declare Baba Malam Wali, having satisfied the requirements of the APC constitution and guidelines and scored the highest number of votes, as the winner of the primary election and the party’s governorship candidate for Yobe State.