Tag: #GovernorshipRace
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CONSENSUS CRASHES: EX-IGP ALKALI ENTERS YOBE GOV RACE, SETS STAGE FOR SHOWDOWN
Damaturu — The race for Yobe’s 2027 governorship has taken a dramatic turn as former Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali, officially joins the contest following the breakdown of consensus talks among aspirants. Alkali revealed that the earlier plan to produce a single candidate failed after at least four other aspirants went ahead to purchase nomination…
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YOBE APC BACKS BABA WALI FOR 2027 GOVERNORSHIP
Damaturu, April 30, 2026 — The Yobe APC Critical Stakeholders’ Forum has endorsed Alhaji Baba Wali as its preferred governorship candidate for 2027. The endorsement came after a meeting in Abuja led by Governor Mai Mala Buni and Sen. Ibrahim Geidam, Minister of Police Affairs. Stakeholders described Wali, a former SSG, as experienced, steady, and…
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2027 KWARA RACE HEATS UP: SENATOR SADIQ UMAR GAINS EARLY BACKING
With 2027 still ahead, political momentum is already building—and one name is steadily gaining attention across Kwara. As discussions around the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State gather pace, Sadiq Suleiman Umar is emerging as a strong contender, drawing growing support from stakeholders, youth groups, and community leaders. Observers say the senator’s legislative experience and…
