Nigeria, April 30 -- The Yobe State All Progressives Congress (APC) Critical Stakeholders Forum has announced Baba Wali, the former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), as its preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election.

The forum, which includes the incumbent state governor, Mala Buni, and the Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, reached the decision to endorse Mr Wali following a meeting in Abuja.

The development was confirmed late Wednesday in a statement issued by the governor's spokesperson, Mamman Mohammed.

The statement described Mr Wali as a "seasoned technocrat" possessing the requisite qualifications, patience, and temperament necessary for effective leadership and governance.

"The forum noted that the ...