APC 2027 CAMPAIGN COUNCIL: HON. IBRAHIM UMAR POTISKUM AND HON. TIJJANI ZANNAH ZAKARIYA MISSING FROM GOV. BUNI'S APPROVED LIST
Their absence from the reviewed Council of Elders list raises questions about inclusiveness and recognition of party stakeholders ahead of the 2027 general elections.
By Mohammed Yakubu Lailai
From Kaduna
The approval of the reviewed and updated Council of Elders list of the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 General Elections Campaign Organisation in Yobe State by Governor Mai Mala Buni has attracted attention following the reported absence of two prominent party figures, Hon. Ibrahim Umar Potiskum and Hon. Tijjani Zannah Zakariya.
The updated list, approved by Governor Buni and signed by the Yobe State APC Chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Gadaka, was released through the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Mohammed Goje.
The Council of Elders is chaired by His Excellency, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, FCNA, and is expected to provide strategic guidance, political consultations and support for the party's campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
However, the absence of Hon. Ibrahim Umar Potiskum and Hon. Tijjani Zannah Zakariya from the published list has become a matter of interest among party stakeholders, particularly those concerned about inclusiveness, fairness and the recognition of political contributions within the party.
The development raises questions about the considerations that informed the review of the list and whether all relevant stakeholders were adequately consulted before its approval and release.
The Council of Elders occupies an important position in the campaign organisation. Members are expected to bring their political experience, institutional knowledge and relationships to bear on efforts to strengthen the party, promote unity and mobilise support across the state.
For a campaign organisation preparing for a major electoral contest, inclusiveness and effective consultation remain important. Party unity is strengthened when stakeholders feel recognised, respected and given opportunities to contribute to collective objectives.
It is therefore important for the APC leadership in Yobe State to clarify the circumstances surrounding the absence of the two names and explain whether further adjustments to the Council's membership are being considered.
The development should also provide an opportunity for constructive dialogue among party leaders and stakeholders, with the aim of avoiding unnecessary misunderstandings and strengthening internal cohesion.
Governor Buni's approval of the reviewed list is part of the party's preparations for the 2027 general elections. The success of those preparations will depend not only on the structure of the campaign organisation but also on the ability of its leadership to promote trust, cooperation and a shared sense of responsibility among party members.
As political activities gradually intensify, stakeholders will be watching closely to see how the party addresses concerns surrounding representation and participation in its campaign structures.