Yobe APC aspirants oppose consensus, call for open primaries
Six governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress in Yobe State have rejected the alleged endorsement of a consensus candidate. They argue that the process violates the party’s constitution and the Electoral Act 2026. The group insists that only a transparent and fair primary election can ensure credibility and unity within the party. They also raised concerns about the neutrality of the state party chairman.
Key takeaways
- Usman Alkali Baba, Ibrahim Bomai, Mustapha l Maihaja, Lawan Geidam, Kashim Tumsah, and Bashir Machina rejected the consensus arrangement for the APC governorship ticket.
- The aspirants claim the endorsement of a candidate does not comply with the Electoral Act 2026 and party guidelines.
- They demand a direct primary election, stating it is the most credible way to select a candidate and maintain party unity.
- The group expressed distrust in the Yobe State APC chairman, Mohammed Gadaka, and called for his withdrawal from supervising the primary process.
- Despite their grievances, the aspirants reaffirmed their loyalty to the APC and support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.
