Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has declared that he will never betray the trust of his predecessor, former Governor Ibrahim Gaidam, nor the people of the state in the course of executing his duties.
The governor made the declaration Tuesday at the congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State which was conducted in a peaceful atmosphere, reinforcing internal unity ahead of the party’s forthcoming national convention.
The congress, held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Damaturu, brought together party delegates and stakeholders from across the state to consolidate the outcomes of the earlier ward and local government congresses.
Addressing party supporters shortly after the exercise, Governor Mai Mala Buni expressed appreciation for the cooperation, commitment, and maturity shown by party members throughout the congress process.
“I will never betray the trust of my predecessor and the people of Yobe State,” Governor Buni declared, charging the newly elected State Executive Committee (EXCO) to uphold the principles of loyalty, unity, and service to the party and the state.
He described the peaceful conduct of the congress as a reflection of the strong internal democracy and cohesion within the APC in Yobe, stressing that unity remains the party’s greatest strength as it prepares for the national convention scheduled for March 27–28, 2026, in Abuja.
Governor Buni noted that the congress was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the party’s internal structure and position it for greater success at both the state and national levels.
He also highlighted his administration’s achievements in education, healthcare delivery, agriculture, infrastructure development, as well as youth and women empowerment, attributing the successes to collective support from party members and citizens.
In his remarks while declaring the results, the Chairman of the APC State Electoral Committee, Engineer Dr. Muttaka Rabe Darma, announced that the new executive members emerged through a consensus process.
He explained that the consensus option was adopted after extensive consultations and was unanimously endorsed by the delegates.
In a vote of thanks, the newly re-elected State Chairman of the APC, Alhaji Muhammad Gadaka, expressed gratitude to delegates and party faithful for the confidence reposed in him.
He pledged to operate an inclusive leadership style that would carry all members along in piloting the affairs of the party.
Earlier, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political and Legislative Matters, Usman Adamu Kabarma, commended Governor Buni for providing purposeful leadership that has strengthened the APC across all levels in the state.
The peaceful congress underscores the growing stability and cohesion within the APC in Yobe State, as the party continues to consolidate its structures and prepare for the national convention.
According to Yusuf Ali, Focal Person on Digital and Strategic Communications to the Governor, the newly elected APC state executives are:
Chairman: Alhaji Muhammad Gadaka
Deputy Chairman: Alhaji Alamai Baba Kankare
Secretary: Alhaji Abbani Gambo
Legal Adviser: Barrister Ali Mohammed
Organising Secretary: Ali Alhaji Maidugu
