Former Inspector General of Police Alhaji Usman Baba Alkali has formally entered the race for Yobe State governorship under the All Progressives Congress. He confirmed the move after picking up his nomination form in Damaturu, stating he arrived in the state capital over the weekend to demonstrate his readiness to vie for the party's ticket. Alkali said he met other aspirants, four of whom had already obtained their forms, indicating the collapse of a proposed consensus agreement. He stressed that consensus, as defined by the party's national president, requires aspirants to unite and back one candidate. "No one has ever shown me where to sign or even asked me to speak. That is why I tell you that the consensus arrangement has failed," Alkali said. He added that he had verified the validity of the forms by consulting party rules and authorities outside Yobe. Alkali urged his supporters to remain committed as he proceeds through the primary election process, regardless of scheduling changes.
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