Bomai Dismisses Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Loyalty to APC

Bomai Dismisses Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Loyalty to APC

By Njadvara Musa, Damaturu

Senator Mohammed Ibrahim Bomai, who represents Yobe South Senatorial District under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has dismissed rumours that he is planning to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the report as false and misleading.

Bomai said the speculation followed a recent meeting of APC governorship aspirants in Abuja but insisted that the gathering had nothing to do with leaving the ruling party.

In a statement issued on Thursday in Damaturu on behalf of a coalition of APC governorship aspirants, the senator explained that the Abuja meeting was convened strictly to demand fairness, transparency and a level-playing field ahead of the party’s primaries.

He said the move was in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution as amended, as well as the Electoral Act guiding the conduct of political parties and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Describing the defection rumour as “false, baseless, and without any foundation,” Bomai reaffirmed his commitment to the APC and declared that he remains fully loyal to the party.

“I remain a committed, loyal and steadfast member of the APC,” Bomai stated.

The senator recalled that he joined the APC in 2019 when the party was still in opposition in Yobe South, noting that through collective effort and political commitment, the party was able to secure almost all elective positions in the district during the 2019 elections and also retained dominance in 2023, despite losing one House of Representatives seat.

Bomai stressed that his position, alongside other aspirants, is not about rebellion or division within the party but about ensuring that the process leading to the 2027 general elections is credible and acceptable to all stakeholders.

He urged the APC leadership to avoid the imposition of candidates and instead guarantee equal opportunity for every aspirant seeking elective office under the party’s platform.

According to him, if the party eventually adopts a consensus arrangement, such an option must be carried out in a transparent, inclusive and acceptable manner that reflects the wishes of aspirants and party stakeholders.

“If a consensus option is to be adopted, it must be transparent and inclusive to all aspirants and stakeholders to ensure unity and adherence to laid down electoral procedures,” he said.

Bomai further reiterated his faith in the APC and pledged to continue working within the party’s framework while advocating justice, fairness and due process in all political engagements ahead of the next election cycle.

“I reiterate my absolute loyalty to the APC and my readiness to abide by its principles of fairness, justice and strict adherence to the Constitution and the Election Act,” he added.

The clarification comes amid growing political realignments and speculation in several states ahead of the 2027 general elections, as parties begin early consultations and positioning for key contests.