Gov Buni meets Tinubu as speculation grows over Yobe succession

News Gov Buni meets Tinubu as speculation grows over Yobe succession Published on April 21, 2026 By Shehu Usman googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday received Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State and the Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Buni’s media aide, Mamman Mohammed, in a brief statement issued, indicated that the meeting centred on collaboration and increased Federal Government support to boost infrastructural development in the state. “They also discussed areas of improving security to support the developmental initiatives of the state government. President Tinubu commended Gov. Buni and the Hon. Minister, Sen. Gaidam for their commitment to the development of Yobe state,” he stated. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Many people in Yobe viewed the meeting as a means for Governor Buni to inform the President of his preferred aspirant in the upcoming APC governorship primaries. Don't Miss Certificate Forgery: Dismissed NECO staff sentenced to 24 years imprisonment You may like 2027: They are very scared – Aisha Yesufu reveals Tinubu’s nightmare Tinubu sacks ministers Edun, Dangiwa in cabinet reshuffle Alleged assault: Wade into crisis rocking APC in Lagelu – Party chieftains appeal to Tinubu, Yilwatda Tinubu, APC not controlling INEC – Orji Kalu dismisses opposition’s claims Don’t take us for granted, Akpabio destroyed NASS – ADC members warn Tinubu Troops kill suspected terrorists, recover weapons in Yobe patrol

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