Baba Malam Wali Wins APC Yobe Governorship Primary for 2027

Baba Malam Wali has been elected as the governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress in Yobe State, securing a decisive victory in the party's direct primary election. The former Secretary to the State Government will lead the APC ticket for the 2027 general elections.

The primary was held on Friday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Damaturu. The Chairman of the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee, Muttaqah Rabe Darma, announced the official results, stating Wali received 236,711 votes. His closest rival, Dr. Abubakar Bukar Kagu, polled 9,748 votes. The other five aspirants—Bashir Shariff Machina, Engr. Yunusa Mustapha, Hamidu Muhammad Alhaji, Maaji Modu, and Inusa Mohammed—each received votes ranging from 1,148 to 1,894. Darma declared Wali the winner, confirming the process adhered to the party's constitution and guidelines.

Following the announcement, Wali received his certificate of return and addressed supporters. He expressed gratitude to key party figures, including Governor Mai Mala Buni and the Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Geidam, for their support. He called for unity among the party's ranks following the primary contest....