By Emmanuel Elebeke

Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State have expressed reservations over the appointment of Mubarak Hamisu Usman as the Gombe State Director of the City Boy Movement, describing the decision as ill-timed and potentially capable of affecting party cohesion.

The party members, drawn from various wards, youth groups and grassroots structures across the state, raised concerns over the process leading to the appointment, arguing that it did not adequately reflect long-standing contributions of party loyalists.

Speaking on behalf of the concerned supporters, Amb. Idris Muhammad Haske, a leader within the APC in Gombe State, said appointments of this nature could discourage committed party members if not handled with broad consultation and sensitivity to internal dynamics.

“This appointment sends a wrong signal to many APC members who have invested their time, energy and resources in building the party over the years. Such decisions, if not carefully managed, can weaken morale and unity within the party,” Haske said.

He noted that the decision has generated discussions among party members across the state, stressing the importance of transparency, inclusiveness and recognition of loyalty in appointments linked to party-aligned movements.

Haske therefore appealed to the national leadership of the City Boy Movement to review the appointment with a view to strengthening unity and sustaining grassroots mobilisation in the state.

“Reconsidering the decision will reassure party faithful and encourage them to remain steadfast and continue working tirelessly for the APC and for the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections,” he stated.

The APC supporters reaffirmed their loyalty to the party and support for President Tinubu’s administration, while urging that fairness, recognition of commitment and respect for long-serving members should guide appointments within party-aligned organisations operating in Gombe State.