Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State have affirmed Senator Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai as the party’s consensus candidate for Yobe South Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The endorsement followed a series of consultations among party leaders, elders and political stakeholders across the senatorial district, in what party loyalists described as efforts to sustain unity and cohesion within the APC in the state.

The affirmation ceremony was held on Monday at the Federal College of Education Multipurpose Hall in Potiskum Local Government Area and was conducted by the Speaker of the Yobe State House of Assembly, Buba Mashio, in the presence of APC chieftains, youth groups, stakeholders and supporters from various local government areas within the district.

Party officials at the gathering said the decision to adopt Bomai as the consensus candidate was reached after extensive consultations aimed at preventing internal divisions and ensuring a smooth political process ahead of the elections.

Bomai had earlier withdrawn from the Yobe governorship race before eventually emerging as the consensus candidate for the senatorial ticket.

Supporters at the event expressed confidence in the senator’s ability to continue representing the interests of the district, citing his political experience and contributions to the development of the APC in Yobe State.

Addressing party members after the affirmation, Bomai thanked party leaders and supporters for the confidence reposed in him and pledged continued dedication to the service of the district.

“I want to sincerely thank our party leaders, elders, stakeholders and supporters across Yobe South Senatorial District for the support and confidence they have reposed in me,” he said.

“I remain committed to serving our people diligently and ensuring that the interests of Yobe South continue to receive the attention they deserve.”

The senator also commended fellow aspirants and party loyalists for embracing peace and unity throughout the consultation process, describing their conduct as a demonstration of loyalty to the APC and its leadership.

According to him, the willingness of party members to place collective interest above personal ambition would further strengthen the APC ahead of future elections.

“I also commend all party faithful and aspirants who embraced unity and worked towards ensuring harmony within our great party. Their loyalty and commitment to the APC are highly commendable,” Bomai added.

He urged stakeholders and supporters across the district to remain united and work collectively towards securing victory for the party in the forthcoming elections.

“I call on all stakeholders and supporters to remain united and continue to work together as one political family as we prepare for the forthcoming general elections,” he said.

Political observers in the state said Bomai’s emergence as the consensus candidate could help reduce internal disputes within the APC in Yobe South, regarded as one of the party’s strongholds.

If re-elected in 2027, Bomai would return to the National Assembly for a third term, a feat that would make him the first senator from Yobe South Senatorial District to serve three consecutive terms.

The development is also expected to influence political alignments within the state as parties intensify preparations ahead of the general elections.