Political supporters of Senate President Ahmad Lawan attacked Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, throwing stones and other objects at him during an event organized to honor the Supreme Court’s verdict that declared Lawan the valid senatorial candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for Yobe North in the National Assembly election.
Trouble began when the governor rose to deliver his speech. As Buni spoke, angry supporters started chanting the slogan “bwamayi bwamayi bwamaso,” which translates to “we don’t want you.” The boos were reportedly triggered by Buni’s support for Lawan’s opponent, Bashir Machina, who had been the APC candidate until the Supreme Court’s ruling. The hecklers then began throwing objects at the governor and other guests at the podium, forcing the rally to end abruptly. Security operatives whisked the governor away.
The gathering also served as the APC’s zonal campaign rally for the Yobe North district, with hundreds of party loyalists in attendance. Earlier in the event, supporters had praised and welcomed Lawan, who spoke before the governor.
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