Yobe: Aspirant opposed to consensus tests his popularity
Engr. Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja, one of the aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who rejected the emergence of Baba Malam Wali as the party’s consensus candidate in Yobe, was received by his supporters on Friday. The former Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has insisted on the conduct of direct primaries in […]
Engr. Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja, one of the aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who rejected the emergence of Baba Malam Wali as the party’s consensus candidate in Yobe, was received by his supporters on Friday.
The former Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has insisted on the conduct of direct primaries in line with the Electoral Act 2026 and APC guidelines.
Other aggrieved aspirants are Senator Ibrahim Bomai, Bashir Machina and Kashim Musa Tumsah.
Both Wali and Maihaja are from Nguru Local Government Area.
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Thousands of supporters, party loyalists, youths, women and community leaders thronged the streets of Nguru to welcome the former NEMA boss.
Speaking during the reception, Maihaja described the turnout as a reflection of the growing acceptance of his aspiration across the state.
“I am deeply humbled and sincerely overwhelmed by the mammoth crowd that turned out to welcome me during my visit to my hometown, Nguru,” he said.
“The atmosphere was truly electrifying, and seeing supporters, party faithfuls, youths, women, elders and community stakeholders gather in such large numbers to receive me warmly was both inspiring and encouraging.”
He thanked the people for their support and pledged commitment to the development of the state.
“Your presence, prayers, solidarity and uncommon support mean so much to me and further strengthen my commitment to serving our people with dedication, sincerity and purpose,” he said.
Maihaja added that the support shown by residents demonstrated trust in his vision for the state.
“The massive turnout is a clear reflection of the growing acceptance, trust and overwhelming grassroots support for our shared vision of progress, unity and development,” he added.
He also expressed appreciation to the people of Nguru and Yobe State for what he described as their confidence and endorsement of his aspiration.
Two other aspirants, including Usman Baba Alkali, former Inspector-General of Police, withdrew from the race after meeting Vice-President Kashim Shettima last weekend.