Yobe 2027: Musa-Tumsah Turns Down SDP Ticket, Reaffirms Loyalty to APC

Yobe 2027: Musa-Tumsah Turns Down SDP Ticket, Reaffirms Loyalty to APC

By Ibrahim Adamu,  Damaturu

A governorship hopeful of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, Kashim Musa-Tumsah, has dismissed an offer by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to fly its flag in the next election, insisting he remains committed to pursuing his ambition within the APC.

Addressing journalists in Damaturu on Friday, Musa-Tumsah said he had no intention of leaving the ruling party despite overtures from opposition groups, including a public invitation from the SDP to take up its governorship ticket.

The SDP had recently announced its readiness to hand Musa-Tumsah an automatic ticket if he agreed to defect. The party’s state chairman, Alhaji Abba Bature, had described the APC aspirant as a suitable candidate, citing his experience and integrity as qualities needed to reposition Yobe State.

But Musa-Tumsah made it clear that his political future remains tied to the APC.

“I have received approaches from several political parties, most of them privately. The SDP only chose to make theirs public,” he said. “However, I have not considered any of these offers. My focus is firmly on contesting under the APC, and I intend to see that through.”

The aspirant also expressed optimism about the internal processes of his party, saying he trusts the APC to conduct a credible and transparent primary election.

“From what I have observed, there is no indication that the primaries will not be free and fair,” he said. “The party has yet to announce the specific format, so people should ignore speculation suggesting otherwise.”

Musa-Tumsah, who arrived in Damaturu from Kano to a rousing reception by supporters, attributed his growing popularity to what he described as a strong public desire for a new direction in the state.

He pledged to provide accountable leadership and improve governance if elected.

“By the grace of Allah, better days lie ahead,” he told supporters. “We must remain united and committed as we work together to move Yobe forward.”