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Former Senate President Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, Governor Mai Mala Buni, and Senator Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai emerge as consensus candidates for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, has been affirmed as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Yobe North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The consensus affirmation took place in Gashu’a, headquarters of Bade Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Shortly after his emergence, Lawan described the development as a victory for democracy, unity, and collective progress in Yobe North.
He called for a peaceful and issue-based political season, assuring constituents of continued democratic dividends under the APC.
Bomai Affirmed For Yobe South
Similarly, stakeholders of the APC in Yobe South have affirmed Senator Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai as the party’s consensus candidate for the district’s senatorial seat.
The affirmation followed consultations among party leaders, elders, and political stakeholders across the senatorial district aimed at sustaining unity within the party.
The meeting, held at the Federal College of Education Multipurpose Hall, Potiskum, was conducted by the Speaker of the Yobe State House of Assembly, Hon. Buba Mashio, in the presence of APC chieftains, youth groups, and supporters.
Buni Emerges Unopposed For Yobe East
Governor Mai Mala Buni also emerged unopposed as the APC candidate for Yobe East Senatorial District during the party’s senatorial primary election held on Monday.
The outcome of the primaries confirmed the three APC senatorial candidates for Yobe State ahead of the 2027 general elections:
- Gov. Mai Mala Buni — Yobe East Senatorial District
- Sen. Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan — Yobe North Senatorial District
- Sen. Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai — Yobe South Senatorial District
Party Leaders Commend Unity And Consensus
APC leaders in Yobe State commended the peaceful conduct of the consensus process, describing it as a reflection of party unity and maturity.
They expressed optimism that the collective experience and leadership of the three candidates would strengthen the APC’s position in the state and ensure effective representation at the national level.
