All-inclusive govt:Political parties drum support for Gov Buni of Yobe

His Excellency, the executive Governor of Yobe state, Mai Mala Buni’s style of all-inclusive leadership of carrying everyone along, has touched the opposition PDP and other political parties in the state, to drum their utmost support for his administration to move the state to the next level of development.

Speaking under the auspices of the Interparty Advisory Council (IPAC), the political parties said that Governor Buni’s inaugural policy statements on education, healthcare, infrastructure and the economy have “earned” their respect and support.

The State IPAC Chairman Umar Mohammed Kukuri, who led the chairmen and secretaries of the other political parties to Government House Damaturu this afternoon on a courtesy visit on the governor, explained that with the elections over, the parties are ready and committed to partnering with the administration for the development of the state.

“During the elections, we had aspired for various offices under the platforms of our different political parties. With the elections now over, we are here as compatriots to reassure you of the support of all the political parties in the state”, Kukuri said.

Gov. Mai Mala Buni expressed his appreciation for the visit, saying that the support and understanding shown by the political parties in the state from the time of the campaigns though to his inauguration was encouraging.

“I know your contributions and I will partner with you individually and collectively to move the state forward. APC as the governing party in the state and the nation in general cannot do it alone. We need to work together. We need your support and prayers”, the governor said.

Governor Buni also observed that Yobe is the only state with no pre or post election litigation to his electoral victory, saying that this alone demonstrates the extent to which the political parties in the state were ready to move beyond the elections for the unity and development of the state.

The PDP state chairman was represented at the courtesy call by the party’s Administrative Secretary, Mustapha Mohammed.