APC Clears Gov. Buni For Senate
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has cleared Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni to contest the Yobe East Senatorial seat.
National Chairman of the party, and Chairman of the Screening committee, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, said when he appeared before the committee on Saturday that he is fully qualified to contest.
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.”
Earlier, the Deputy National Vice Chairman South-South, Victor Giadom, said he had the opportunity of serving the party 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 APC National Legal Adviser Murtala Aliyu Kanka, described Governor Buni as a complete gentleman, who has deep interest of his people at heart.
Responding Gov. Buni appreciated the APC National Working Committee and the screening committee for the honour done to him.
“I urge the NWC to remain resolute and work as a team 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.”
Fielding questions from journalists, the governor described the screening exercise as “free, fair and objective”.
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