Hon. Ibrahim Dasuki Jalo Waziri, a son-in-law to former Gombe State governor and senator representing Gombe Central, Senator Muhammad Danjuma Goje, has publicly reaffirmed his loyalty and support to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya amid ongoing political realignments within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
Dasuki Waziri, who is married to Senator Goje’s second daughter, Zainab Danjuma Goje, made the declaration on Monday during a courtesy visit to Governor Inuwa Yahaya at the Government House in Gombe.
The former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs commended the governor for what he described as remarkable achievements in infrastructure development, peaceful coexistence and inclusive governance across the state.
A statement issued by the Director-General of Press Affairs, Government House, Ismaila Uba Misilli, quoted Dasuki as praising Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s leadership style, saying it had strengthened unity within the APC and improved public confidence in governance.
Dasuki, who also served as the National Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), noted that the administration’s people-oriented projects and developmental initiatives had positively impacted communities across the state.
According to him, the governor’s commitment to peace, stability and development deserved the support of all well-meaning citizens irrespective of political differences.
‘We are proud of your leadership and the progress recorded under your administration. Your commitment to peace, unity and development is highly commendable,’ he stated.
He further assured the governor of his continued loyalty and readiness to contribute towards sustaining political stability and unity within the APC and Gombe State in general.
Responding, Governor Inuwa Yahaya appreciated the visit, describing it as a demonstration of political maturity, unity and commitment to the progress of the state.
The governor reiterated his administration’s determination to continue implementing policies and programmes aimed at improving the living conditions of the people and consolidating on the gains already achieved in critical sectors.
The development comes at a time political activities are gradually intensifying ahead of the 2027 general elections in Gombe State.
Daily Trust reports that Governor Yahaya is currently battling with Goje over the lawmaker’s bid to return to the National Assembly for a record fifth term.
During a recent consensus arrangement meeting, the governor picked DCP Mohammed Ahmed Deba (Rtd) as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate to succeed Goje in the National Assembly.