Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has apologised to residents and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over his shortcomings in office, urging party stakeholders to unite ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Zulum made the appeal on Monday, November 9, during the official flag-off of the APC’s electioneering campaign at the El-Kanemi Sports Centre in Maiduguri.
The governor used the occasion to present the party’s governorship candidate, Engineer Mustapha Gubio, alongside its National Assembly and State House of Assembly candidates, handing them the party’s flags.
He appealed to party members, supporters and political stakeholders to forgive any grievances arising from his leadership, particularly following disagreements associated with the party’s primary elections.
Zulum also called on APC leaders to return to their respective local government areas and reconcile aggrieved members to strengthen the party’s structures ahead of the polls.
He urged residents to support President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima, as well as other APC candidates contesting various positions in 2027.
Gubio thanked party leaders and stakeholders for their support, promising to sustain the development initiatives of the current administration if elected governor.
The campaign launch attracted former Borno governors Maina Ma’aji Lawan and Ali Modu Sheriff, APC Deputy National Chairman Ali Bukar Dalori, serving lawmakers and other political stakeholders.
The governor’s appeal for reconciliation comes amid internal disagreements following the APC primaries, highlighting the importance of party unity and inclusive political engagement ahead of the 2027 elections.
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