Alkali Baba Withdraws from Yobe Governorship Race

Alkali Baba, the former Inspector General of Police, has officially withdrawn from the Yobe State governorship race for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. Baba announced his withdrawal in a statement released to journalists on Wednesday.

His decision comes after consultations with Vice President Kashim Shettima, Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, and other party elders across the 17 local government areas of Yobe State. Baba's withdrawal is part of a strategy to reduce the number of aspirants from six to five and to protect unity within the APC.

He emphasized the need for the party to conduct direct primaries in line with the Electoral Act 2026 guidelines. Other aspirants remaining in the race include Senators Ibrahim Bomai, Mustapha Maihaja, Bashir Machina, Kashim Musa, and Tumsah Lawan.

Baba appealed for continued support for the APC and urged all members to maintain peace as the party prepares for the upcoming elections.