KMT PICKS YOBE APC GOVERNORSHIP NOMINATION FORMS, REJECTS CONSENSUS MOVE, INSISTS ON DIRECT PRIMARY
…Says No Truth in Rumoured Anointed Candidate, Urges Supporters to Remain Law-Abiding as Campaign Gains Momentum
By Rimawaglobalnews Correspondent in Damaturu
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 | Abuja
Prominent Yobe State governorship aspirant, Kashim Musa Tumsah (KMT), has officially obtained his Expression of Interest and Governorship Nomination Forms from the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja, reaffirming his commitment to contest under the party’s platform ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The forms, valued at N50 million, were jointly procured for the aspirant by two influential political support groups in the state, the Yobe First Movement (YFM) and the Haskey Forum, both of which described the gesture as a token of appreciation for his developmental impact across Yobe communities.
Speaking during the presentation of the forms, the Director-General of YFM, Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim, said the decision was a collective show of gratitude to KMT for his contributions in critical sectors including healthcare, education, agriculture, rural electrification through solar-powered boreholes and streetlights, as well as youth and women empowerment initiatives.
He noted that the groups had mobilised widespread support to ensure the purchase of the forms, expressing confidence in KMT’s chances in the forthcoming governorship election.
Similarly, leader of the Haskey Forum, Hajiya Fati Godowoli, said there was growing public enthusiasm across Yobe State for KMT’s emergence as the next governor.
In his response, KMT expressed deep appreciation to the groups and supporters, describing their encouragement as unexpected but inspiring.
“I never thought people were watching and appreciating my contributions until youth and women groups approached me and insisted I contest,” he said.
He stressed the need for unity and collective responsibility in the development of Yobe State, adding that his ambition is driven by service rather than personal interest.
KMT also dismissed speculations of an alleged consensus arrangement within the APC, insisting that the party remains committed to a transparent and direct primary process.
“Yobe belongs to all of us, and we must move it forward together. I can assure you that we are unstoppable,” he declared.
He urged supporters to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and conduct themselves with discipline as the political process unfolds.
The campaign organization also called on party stakeholders to ensure fairness and internal democracy in the build-up to the 2027 elections.
In a statement signed by Abubakar Ahmed, Spokesman of the KMT Campaign Organization, the aspirant confirmed the development and reaffirmed his position on the governorship race.
