Governor Buni Appoints Mohammed Goje as Acting Secretary to Yobe State Government

Yobe Governor Mai Mala Buni names Mohammed Goje as acting SSG. Goje replaces Baba Wali, who is pursuing a governorship bid for the APC.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 30, 2026, 3:56 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Peoples Gazette

A Strategic Shift in Yobe Administrative Leadership

The executive branch of Yobe State underwent a significant structural change as Governor Mai Mala Buni officially installed Mohammed Goje into the position of acting Secretary to the State Government. This transition, made public through a briefing by the governor’s spokesperson, Mamman Mohammed, marks a pivotal moment for the administration as it reshuffles its top tier of civil leadership. The appointment serves as a primary mechanism to ensure that the bureaucratic functions of the state remain seamless during a period of internal political movement within the ruling party.

Transition from Emergency Management to State Secretariat

Mohammed Goje moves into this senior cabinet role with a background rooted in operational crisis response, having served as the former Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency. His elevation suggests a preference by Governor Buni for proven administrators who have managed high pressure state agencies. By selecting a figure already integrated into the state’s executive framework, the administration appears to be prioritizing continuity and institutional knowledge over an external hire, ensuring the secretariat is led by an individual familiar with Yobe’s specific governance challenges.

Political Aspirations Trigger Executive Vacancy

The necessity for this new appointment arose following the departure of the former Secretary to the State Government, Baba Wali. Wali has formally transitioned from his administrative duties to focus on his political future as a governorship aspirant under the banner of the All Progressives Congress. This move highlights the intersection of civil service and electoral politics in the region, as high ranking officials begin to vacate their appointed seats to compete for elective office, prompting the Governor to act swiftly in filling the resultant void.