Yobe APC chooses consensus method for upcoming primaries
Senator Ahmed Lawan has announced that the Yobe State chapter of the All Progressives Congress will use a consensus approach for its 2027 primary elections. The decision was made during a stakeholders’ meeting in Damaturu. Governor Mai Mala Buni highlighted the benefits the state has received from the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu. The party also pledged strong support for Tinubu and promised to deliver millions of votes in the next elections.
Key takeaways
- Senator Ahmed Lawan confirmed that consensus will be used for the governorship, National Assembly, and State Assembly primaries.
- The party believes consensus has worked well for them in the past and helps unite all members, including unsuccessful aspirants.
- Internal mechanisms are in place to reach out to those who do not secure nominations.
- The party pledged to deliver 3.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
- Stakeholders unanimously endorsed Tinubu for a second term, and Governor Mai Mala Buni praised the Federal Government’s impact on the state.
