The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election committee has officially declared Alhaji Baba Mallam Wali as the party's gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 general election in Yobe State.
Primary Election Results Announced
The results were announced on Friday at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Damaturu, after votes from all 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state were collated. Chairman of the APC Yobe State Governorship Primary Election Committee (YGPEC) and Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Rabe Darma, stated that the exercise was conducted under strict supervision of party officials, stakeholders, and agents representing all aspirants.
According to Darma, a total of 254,013 valid votes were cast across the state. Baba Mallam Wali emerged victorious with a landslide 236,711 votes, defeating six other contenders. The full results are as follows: Baba Mallam Wali – 236,711 votes; Abubakar B. Kagu – 9,748; Bashir S. Machina – 1,894; Hamidu A. Mohd – 1,722; Modu Ma'aji – 1,371; Yunusa Mustapha – 1,176; and Inusa Mohammed – 1,148.
Official Declaration
At the collation centre, Darma declared: "The candidate is hereby returned as the party's governmental nominee." The official return document, endorsed by the ballot chair and ballot secretary, was issued on May 22, 2026. Darma then invited party leaders and dignitaries to join him onstage for the formal presentation of the certificate of return to the winner.
Acceptance Speech
In his acceptance speech, an elated Wali commended the primary election committee for conducting a transparent, peaceful, and seamless exercise across the state. He expressed deep gratitude to key APC stakeholders in Yobe State whose unwavering support contributed to his victory. Wali pledged to unite all party members ahead of the general election.
"This is a victory for our great party and for the people of Yobe State. I extend my hand of partnership to all aspirants, both those who supported me and those who opposed me. Together, we will ensure the APC's triumph in 2027," said Wali.
