Wali emerges winner of Yobe APC governorship primary with 236,711 votes

…Wali receives certificate of return

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Primary Election Committee has officially declared Baba Mallam Wali as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Yobe State.

The results were announced at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Damaturu, following the collation of votes from all 17 local government areas of the state.

Chairman of the APC Yobe State Governorship Primary Election Committee and Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Rabe Darma, disclosed that the exercise was conducted under the strict supervision of party officials, stakeholders, and agents representing all aspirants.

According to the final figures released by the committee, a total of 254,013 valid votes were cast across the state.

The certificate was presented on Friday after the conclusion and collation of results from the party’s governorship primary election conducted across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state.

Announcing the results, the Chairman of the Yobe APC Governorship Primary Election Committee and Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaka Rabe Darma, declared Baba Malam Wali winner of the exercise after securing 236,711 votes.

According to the official results announced at the collation centre, other aspirants scored as follows as Abubakar Bukar Kagu — 9,748 votes; Bashir Sheriff — 1,894 votes; Yusuf Mustapha — 1,178 votes;
Hamidu M. Alhaji — 1,722 votes;
Inusa Mohd — 1,148 votes and Modu Maaji — 1,371 votes.

Darma described the primary election as peaceful, transparent and consistent with the democratic values of the party, while commending delegates and stakeholders for their orderly conduct throughout the process.

In his acceptance speech, Baba Malam Wali expressed profound appreciation to delegates, party leaders and supporters across the state for the confidence reposed in him.

He pledged to strengthen unity within the APC and provide inclusive leadership anchored on continuity, development and collective progress if elected governor in 2027.

The APC candidate stated that he would consolidate on the achievements recorded under the administrations of Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, and former Governor and Chairman of APC critical stakeholders, Ibrahim Gaidam.

According to him, both leaders laid a solid foundation for growth and development in the state, describing himself as “a student of the two giant progressive leaders” whose leadership styles and commitment to service have continued to inspire him.

Baba Malam Wali also thanked aspirants who stepped down in his favour and appealed to those who contested alongside him to close ranks and work together for the success of the APC, stressing that the victory belongs to all party members across Yobe State.

He further expressed gratitude to Governor Mai Mala Buni, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, APC State Chairman Mohammed Gadaka and other party faithful for their support and encouragement throughout the process.

The primary election attracted broad participation, including representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission, delegates and key stakeholders from all the 17 Local Government Areas of Yobe State.