From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
Yobe State Governor, Dr. Mai Mala Buni, has called for stronger political solidarity between Yobe and Borno states, urging the people of Yobe to reciprocate the political support and cooperation between the two states by supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
Governor Buni made the call yesterday while addressing the 17 Local Government Area (LGA) Campaign Coordinators inaugurated for the APC governorship candidate, Baba Malam Wali, at WAWA Hall, Government House, Damaturu.
The governor recalled that during the previous APC-led administration, Yobe State attained an unprecedented level of national political prominence, producing the President of the Senate, the Inspector-General of Police and the APC National Chairman at the same time.
He attributed the political recognition to Yobe’s consistent support for the APC and its commitment to the progressive political movement, stressing that the state had demonstrated loyalty to the party over the years.
Governor Buni said the political relationship between Yobe and neighbouring Borno State was built on mutual understanding, solidarity and shared interests, describing the bond between the two states as firmly established.
He explained that Yobe and Borno had consistently supported each other in times of political and other needs, noting that the relationship was based on mutual cooperation and reciprocity.
The governor therefore urged the people of Yobe to demonstrate the same spirit of solidarity by supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, particularly because Vice President Kashim Shettima hails from Borno State.
He maintained that the political fortunes of the two neighbouring states were closely connected, arguing that positive developments and political gains recorded by Borno also benefited Yobe.
According to him, supporting President Tinubu’s second-term ambition would also serve the collective political interests of the North-East, particularly Yobe and Borno states.
Governor Buni urged the campaign coordinators to translate this understanding into effective grassroots mobilisation by ensuring that the APC’s message reached every community, ward and local government area across the state.
He stressed that electoral success required commitment, hard work, unity and effective coordination, adding that political loyalty should go beyond public declarations and be demonstrated through practical contributions to the party.
The governor further reminded the coordinators that political offices were temporary, urging them to prioritise service, commitment and the party’s electoral objectives over personal ambitions.
He also recalled the historic political merger that led to the formation of the APC, noting that the party emerged from the collective efforts of progressive political leaders who united to establish a platform for national leadership.
Governor Buni called on party members to preserve the APC’s unity, avoid internal divisions and work collectively towards achieving the party’s objectives at all levels.
He expressed confidence in the party’s ability to mobilise support ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging the 17 local government campaign coordinators to demonstrate leadership and commitment in mobilising support for President Tinubu and the APC governorship candidate, Baba Malam Wali.