President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday held a meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, and the Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Geidam.
According to a statement issued by the Governor’s Director-General of Press and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammed, the meeting focused primarily on security and development issues affecting Yobe State.
Mohammed said discussions centred on strengthening collaboration between the Federal Government and the state, particularly in improving security architecture and infrastructure development across Yobe.
He added that President Tinubu commended both officials for their efforts in sustaining stability in the state and reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting subnational governments, especially in the North-East, to improve living conditions.
However, sources familiar with the meeting suggested that discussions may also have touched on political succession ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Yobe State, although this was not officially confirmed.
Governor Buni is expected to complete his second term in office in 2027, prompting early political positioning within the state’s political landscape.
The presence of Minister Ibrahim Geidam, a former governor of Yobe State, has further fuelled speculation about ongoing consultations within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) regarding future leadership arrangements.
While no official confirmation has been made regarding succession talks, political observers note that such engagements are common as political actors begin early alignments ahead of election cycles.
Meanwhile, several political figures are already being mentioned as potential contenders in the 2027 governorship race, including Senator Ibrahim Bomai, former Minister of Power Abubakar Aliyu, Senator Musa Mustapha, former Senate President Ahmed Lawan, and the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Wali. Others include Kashim Tumsah, who is reportedly gaining support from youth groups.
As political activities gradually intensify, stakeholders are expected to deepen consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections.
