……Governor urges grassroots mobilisation, says political fortunes of two states are intertwined
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has called for stronger political solidarity between Yobe and neighbouring Borno State, urging residents to sustain the longstanding relationship by supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
Buni said supporting the Tinubu administration for another term would also reflect Yobe’s solidarity with Borno State, particularly as Vice President Kashim Shettima hails from the neighbouring state.
The governor made the appeal while addressing the 17 Local Government Area Campaign Coordinators inaugurated for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Baba Malam Wali, at WAWA Hall, Government House, Damaturu.
He described the political relationship between Yobe and Borno as one built on mutual understanding, cooperation and shared interests, stressing that both states had consistently supported each other in times of political and other needs.
According to him, the relationship should remain strong as the two states work towards their common political interests ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Buni maintained that developments and political gains recorded by either state had wider implications for the other, noting that Yobe and Borno shared a common interest in advancing the political fortunes of the North-East.
Recalling Yobe’s political achievements under a previous APC-led administration, the governor said the state once occupied prominent positions in the country’s political and security institutions, producing the President of the Senate, Inspector-General of Police and APC National Chairman at the same time.
He attributed the recognition to the state’s sustained political commitment and support for the APC, urging party members not to abandon the spirit of loyalty and cooperation that contributed to the party’s growth.
The governor called on the 17 campaign coordinators to take the message of unity and political mobilisation to every local government, ward and community across the state.
He emphasised that electoral success required more than public declarations of support, insisting that party officials must demonstrate commitment through hard work, effective coordination and sustained engagement with grassroots supporters.
Buni also cautioned the coordinators against allowing personal ambitions and internal disagreements to undermine the party’s preparations for the 2027 elections.
He reminded them that political positions were temporary, urging them to prioritise service, dedication and the collective interests of the party above personal considerations.
The Yobe governor further recalled the political negotiations and alliance among progressive leaders that culminated in the formation of the APC, saying the party was established through a collective determination to create a formidable platform for national leadership.
He urged members to protect that legacy by avoiding internal divisions and strengthening cooperation among party stakeholders.
Buni expressed confidence in the ability of the party’s structures to mobilise supporters across Yobe, charging the newly inaugurated coordinators to provide effective leadership at the grassroots.
He said their responsibilities included building stronger connections with communities and ensuring that the party’s campaign activities were properly coordinated across the 17 local government areas.
The governor reiterated the need for unity among APC members as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections, with President Tinubu seeking another term and Baba Malam Wali emerging as the party’s governorship candidate in Yobe State.
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