The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Yobe State, are building support for their governor, Mai Mala Buni, describing him as a leader who has sacrificed enormously for the party and Yobe State. They said the governor deserved commendation.
The stakeholders noted that against the plans by some APC stalwarts to discredit the governor before the Nigerian populace and President Muhammdu Buhari, Governor Buni has rather distinguished himself as his leadership ability baffled many, especially as to how he was able to navigate the APC from its past leadership crisis wherein he stabilised the party until recently when the power play for 2023 pitched him against the interests of some self-serving APC leaders.
On behalf of the Yobe State APC stakeholders, prominent APC chieftain and philanthropist, Alhaji Abdullahi Balarabe, eulogised the leadership qualities of Mai Mala Buni, saying against his time, energy and resources, Mai Mala Buni has fortified the APC and made it highly impregnable ahead the 2023 elections.
“Take a look at what the APC was before he took over the party. He stabilised the party, reconciled party chieftains across the country, saw powerful politicians defect to the APC, ensured equity and fairness in his dealings and mobilised human and material resources in ensuring that APC remained unattainable.
“Given the true scenarios playing out, it is now obvious that he followed due process in handing over party affairs before travelling for his medical checkup, just as his respect and loyalty for President Muhammadu Buhari have never been in doubt, given the revered respect and esteem with which he holds the President. It is unfortunate that for the politics of 2023, some party chieftains cared less about the fortunes of the party but rather would leave no stone unturned to see to the governor’s exit, forgetting that Governor Buni is not jobless more so that power comes from God,” Alhaji Balarabe stated.
The Yobe stakeholders called on President Buhari not to listen to the voice of those bent on destroying the APC and his legacies but rather fashion out a peaceful and harmonious relationship that will see to the conduct of APC’s convention as well as fortified positioning of the APC ahead of the 2023 elections and beyond.
“Since his chairmanship of the APC in Yobe State and eventual rise to the party’s National Secretary, Mai Mala Buni has been exemplary in his conduct and devotion to the APC. It was his leadership traits and party loyalty that endeared him to the President,” Balarabe said.
He called on all Yobe APC stalwarts to remain resolute in the support of the governor and President Buhari, saying they were optimistic that it was only a matter of time before all issues would be resolved.