Borno Will Deliver Tinubu, APC Candidates in 2027 Polls – Zulum Declares

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has reaffirmed the commitment of the people of the state to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.

Zulum made the pledge on Monday during the APC Senatorial District Primary Election for Borno Central held in Maiduguri, where party candidates were affirmed ahead of the polls.

He also commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Senator Kashim Shettima as Vice President, describing it as a significant honour to the people of Borno State.

“Let me begin by extending a profound appreciation to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for all the support that he has been rendering to our great party and indeed the government and people of the state and for him to choose one of our own, Senator Kashim Shettima, as the Vice President, we remain eternally grateful to him,” Zulum stated.

He further assured the President of overwhelming support from the state in the next presidential election.

“Insha Allah, the people of Borno State will vote for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term,” the governor declared.

Zulum also endorsed Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan for another term as Senator representing Borno Central Senatorial District in 2027.

“Today, it has been affirmed that Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan will return as Senator for Borno Central come 2027, Insha Allah,” he said.

The governor urged party members and residents to remain united and fully support APC candidates at all levels.

Chairman of the Borno State Senatorial District Primary Elections Committee, Jones Ode Erue, praised the peaceful conduct of the primaries across the state.

He commended Governor Zulum for ensuring a level playing field and a smooth electoral process.

According to him, since Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan was unopposed, his candidacy was affirmed through a voice vote in line with the Electoral Act and APC guidelines.

“By the powers vested in me as Chairman of Borno State Senatorial District Primary Election Committee, I, Prophet Jones Ode Erue, hereby declare, affirm, and present Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, having satisfied the constitution of the APC, as the duly returned candidate for Borno Central District,” he declared.

Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, the APC senatorial candidate for Borno Central, accepted the nomination and pledged dedicated service to his constituents.

“I hereby accept the candidacy bestowed on me by the party and promise to serve my constituents without affection or ill will,” he stated.

The exercise was monitored by INEC officials and security agencies, with APC leaders, government officials, and party stakeholders in attendance.