By Gbenga Akingbule
Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum on Sunday disclosed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state is not contemplating any merger talks with other opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Gatekeepers News reports that Zulum stated that his political- the APC would rather consolidate on its many successes and will win all elective positions across the country.
The governor made this revelation shortly after the Borno State APC stakeholders meeting held at the Multipurpose Hall of the state Government House , Maiduguri.
Governor Zulum was emphatic and said the APC stakeholders collectively reaffirmed their commitment to party will not give room to any merger talks.
The governor all revealed that the stakeholders unanimously agree to continue to support President Bola Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda in making Nigeria a better and more prosperous country.
According to the Governor ” Borno State is an APC family, we’re not for any merger and we shall strengthen the APC from the National down to the state level.
“We shall continue to support the noble objectives of the APC and also support the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and come 2027, APC will will win all the vacancies in Nigeria,” Zulum said.
Prof. Zulum reassured the people of Borno State that the APC administration’s development initiatives will endure, while urging them to fervently pray for a worthy successor in 2027 who will build upon his administration’s strides.
“We want the people of Borno State to be patient and pray that God should give us good leaders that will takeover from us,” the Governor said.
Stakeholders at the end of thr meeting unanimously pass vote of confidence on the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima and urged President Bola Tinubu to retain him as his running mate in 2027 Presidential election.
“The Meeting also commended the commitment of the Vice President His Excellency Senator Kashim Shettima GCON to the mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The meeting called on Vice President Shettima to remain loyal to his Boss Mr President, and continue to serve diligently to promote the laudable policies of Mr President. The meeting prayed for Mr President to retain His Excellency Senator Kashim Shettima as his VP for his second term,” The APC stakeholders said.
Other resolutions rached at the end of the stakeholders meeting as contained in a communique issued and signed by Borno State APC Chairman Hon. Bello Ayuba and the party Secretary, Barister Mustapha Loskuri include;
“The Meeting expressed total and unalloyed loyalty and support to the Federal Government of Nigeria under the able leadership of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. The Meeting also endorsed the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu Administration. The meeting wished Mr President and VP God’s guidance and protection, and a successful tenure.
“The Meeting expressed total confidence in the administration of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum CON, mni, FNSE, FNIAE, and charged the Governor not to be distracted in his noble campaign of recovering Borno from the shackles of insurgency, terrorism and criminality.
“The Meeting resolved that Borno State remains a progressive state under the APC, and urged the people of Borno to remain committed to the progressive ideals that have served the people of Borno since independence. The meeting reaffirmed that the APC shall remain the indisputable platform for democratic politics in Borno State. It would be counterproductive to deviate from the principles and manifesto of the APC, and therefore urged party faithfuls to remain firmly faithful and resolute in pomoting the APC governments at State and federal levels.
“The Meeting resolved that Borno shall remain in APC no Merger or change of political party.
“The meeting called on party faithfuls not to engage in actions that will dent the image of the APC. The progressive spirit that has influenced Borno politics since Nigeria’s independence should be sustained consciously and in unity and solidarity.
“The Meeting called on APC Leadership to continue to strengthen party machinery and internal democracy so that the party will continue to wield power in Nigeria.
“The party called on faithfuls to discontenance the ongoing moves by some elements within the party to cause disunity in the ranks of the APC. The party in Borno State is not ready for any such moves in the meantime.
“The Meeting called on the Federal Government under the watch of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR to continue to support programmes that will promote development, security and development in Borno State.
“The meeting appealed to Mr President to continue the oil exploration in the Northeast region especially at Kolmani and the shores of the Lake Kchad. In addition, the meeting further appealed to Mr president to invest in road infrastructure in the Northeast region to make it more secure and prosperous.”
