A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, Ibrahim Mohammed Ibbiyo, has dismissed claims that a successor to Governor Mai Mala Buni is being imposed ahead of the 2027 governorship election. He stated that any attempt to bypass party due process and electoral guidelines would be contested in court. Ibbiyo affirmed support for Senator Barau Idris Aliero, also known as Sen. Bomai, as a credible contender for the party's ticket. He emphasized that the APC's internal democracy must be respected and that no individual should be elevated through backdoor arrangements. The statement serves as a pushback against growing speculation over succession politics within the party in Yobe. Ibbiyo stressed that the choice of a candidate must reflect the will of party members and adhere to established rules.
Ibrahim Mohammed Ibbiyo's intervention signals rising internal tension over succession in Yobe's ruling party. By explicitly backing Sen. Bomai and ruling out imposed candidates, he has drawn a line in the sand ahead of 2027. This positions the APC in Yobe for potential internal conflict if consensus on a successor does not emerge. For Nigerians, it underscores how succession planning in ruling parties can shape political stability at the state level.
