Gov.Buni Emerges Unopposed Candidate of Yobe East Senatorial Zone

By:Usman Ibrahim Geidam

Gov. Mai Mala Buni, was Returned as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for Yobe East Senatorial District. 

Gov. Buni, the only aspirant  was returned unopposed after a motion duly moved by the incumbent Senator, Musa Mustapha and seconded by House of Reps member, Hon. Lawan Shettima.

Chairman of the APC electoral Committee, Amb. Babagana Ajimi, after putting a question to vote, and was unanimously affirmed as the sole, unopposed candidate of the party.

The Minister of Police Affairs, Sen. Ibrahim Gaidam, commended party faithful in zone A for conducting themselves peacefully and cooperating with their leaders.

Gov. Buni expressed appreciation with the peaceful conduct of the process "let me also appreciate the Association of Zone A Political Office holders and Public officers who Generously contributed to purchase the Nomination and Expression of interest forms for me".

He said "over the years, Yobe East has demonstrated unprecedented political maturity and stability  pushing the course and Development of Democracy in the state.

"Let me specially appreciate the incumbent Senator representing the zone, Senator Musa Mustapha, who has shown exceptional traits of a fine Gentleman and Democrat.

"He unconditionally succumbed to the consensus mode of the primary election for the governorship of the state adopted by the party, and relinquished his governorship aspiration with great humility. 

This sacrifice will never be in vain insha Allah" Buni said.

The statement signed by the DG press and Media affairs to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed

Gov. Buni accepted the nomination saying "l humbly accept this offer and submit myself for the contest of the senatorial office for Yobe East Senatorial District. 

"I pledge to put in my best at the National Assembly as your representative, placing the overall interest of the people above any other interest" Buni said. 

He called on other aspirants to embrace the decision of the party, and  support the aspiration of Baba Malam Wali for a more united family.

Buni urged  the party hierarchy and the stakeholders to commence mobilization, and map out strategies to deliver Yobe state to APC.

"We should ensure massive participation of the electorates for the success of our candidates and re-election of  His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for a huge and unprecedented victory" Buni emphasized.