Yobe APC G-6 back direct primaries after meeting Shettima

Five members of the Yobe APC G-6 group have resolved to participate in the forthcoming governorship primaries in the state, saying they would abide by the party’s guidelines on direct primaries. The group disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday after what it described as an “extensive and fruitful meeting” with Vice President Kashim […]

Five members of the Yobe APC G-6 group have resolved to participate in the forthcoming governorship primaries in the state, saying they would abide by the party’s guidelines on direct primaries.
The group disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday after what it described as an “extensive and fruitful meeting” with Vice President Kashim Shettima over the lingering governorship impasse in Yobe State. The statement signed by Senator Ibrahim Muhammed Bomai, Engr. Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja, Hon. Bashir Sheriff Machina, former Inspector-General of Police Usman Alkali Baba and Kashim Musa Tumsah, said the meeting focused on efforts to resolve disagreements surrounding the APC governorship race ahead of the primaries scheduled for May 23.
“The G-6 commends His Excellency, the Vice-President, for his tireless efforts, statesmanship and sincere commitment towards resolving the gubernatorial impasse in Yobe State,” the statement read.
It added that “we particularly appreciate his unwavering dedication to democratic values, justice, fairness, and the unity and stability of Yobe State.”

The group said its remaining members had “unanimously resolved to fully participate in the forthcoming Yobe State Governorship Primaries in strict accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, as well as the APC Rules and Guidelines governing Direct Primaries.”

The G-6 also appealed to party supporters and stakeholders in the state to maintain peace ahead of the exercise.

“The G-6 calls on all supporters, stakeholders, party faithful, and the good people of Yobe State to remain calm, peaceful, law-abiding and united while continuing preparations for the gubernatorial primaries scheduled to hold on 23rd May, 2026,” it stated.

The statement further announced the withdrawal of one of the aspirants, Alhaji Lawan Kolo Geidam, from the race.

According to the group, Geidam “has voluntarily agreed to withdraw from the Yobe State gubernatorial race in the overall interest of peace, unity, and democratic progress.”

It added that he had “pledged his total support for whoever emerges through a transparent, credible, and fair primary election process.”