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The Senator representing Yobe South Senatorial District, Mohammed Ibrahim Bomai, has dismissed rumours suggesting that a recent meeting of party aspirants in Abuja was aimed at defecting to the opposition African Democratic Congress.
Bomai, in a statement issued on Thursday, clarified that the meeting, held on behalf of a coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants in Yobe State, was convened solely to demand fairness, transparency, and a level playing field in the party’s forthcoming primaries.
He stressed that the engagement was in line with provisions of the Nigerian Constitution and the Electoral Act, aimed at strengthening internal democracy within the party.
The lawmaker described claims of an impending defection to the ADC as “entirely false, baseless, and without any foundation,” reaffirming his commitment to the ruling party.
“Obviously, I remain a committed, loyal, and steadfast member of the APC,” he said.
Bomai recalled that he joined the APC in 2019 when the party was in opposition in Yobe South, noting that through collective efforts, the party secured victories in nearly all elective positions during the 2019 elections and consolidated its dominance in 2023, losing only one House of Representatives seat.
He, however, called on the party leadership to avoid the imposition of candidates, urging that all aspirants be given equal opportunity to contest in a transparent process.
According to him, if a consensus arrangement is adopted, it must be inclusive and reflect the collective will of all stakeholders to preserve unity and enhance the party’s electoral chances.
“I reiterate my absolute loyalty to the APC and my readiness to abide by its principles of fairness, justice, and strict adherence to the Constitution and the Electoral Act,” he added.
