By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe has declared His Excellency Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, COMN, qualified to contest the Yobe East Senatorial seat.
A press statement by Mamman Mohammed who is the DG, Press and Media Affairs to Governor Buni said the National Chairman of the party, and Chairman Screening Committee, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, pronounced Gov. Buni’s qualification when he appeared before the committee on Saturday.
Prof. Nentawe, said “Your Excellency, you have been screened multiple times, and screened others severally.
“You have served the party in various capacities with glory, you are indeed most qualified for any position, l hereby declare you qualified to contest the senatorial position in Yobe State,” he declared.
Earlier, the Deputy National Vice Chairman South-South, Victor Giadom, said he had the opportunity of serving under Governor Buni, as the national chairman of the party.
“Gov. Buni is the type of leader that we should all emulate, he is the type of leader Nigeria needs,” Giadom said.
Similarly, the Legal Adviser, Murtala Aliyu Kanka, described Governor Buni as a complete gentleman with the interest of his people.
Responding, Gov. Buni commended the National Working Committee and the Screening Committee for the honour done to him.
“I urge the NWC to remain resolute and team work to ensure the success of the party in the 2027 general election.
“The NWC is doing a very good job in repositioning the party with great stability and the party is growing.
“I congratulate and commend you, l urge you to keep it up in the interest of our party and democracy,” Gov. Buni said.
Fielding questions from journalists, the governor described the screening exercise as “free, fair and objective”.
