People involved in the Borno State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have backed Abdullahi Musa Askira, the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, for the Borno South Senatorial District in the 2027 general election.
The endorsement means that there might be a race against Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, a long-time member of the National Assembly who has represented the district for several terms.
The stakeholders made their choice after talking to people in all nine of the district’s local government areas. This decision came after more and more people called for power rotation and more inclusive representation in the zone.
Sule Gambo, a key figure in the region’s political development, spoke for the group and said that the demand for change was based on what had happened in the past. He remembered that during the Second Republic, leaders from Askira/Uba supported moving the senatorial seat to Gwoza for fairness and inclusion.
He said that the people of Askira/Uba were the ones who started this deal.
“We all agreed that the seat should move to Gwoza so that they would feel like they belonged,” he said.
Gambo, on the other hand, said in a statement yesterday that the idea of rotation had been ignored. He said that after the late Senator Mohammed Mahdi’s term ended, the seat stayed in Gwoza instead of moving to other local government areas in the district.
“The senatorial seat should move between Chibok, Damboa, Gwoza, and Askira/Uba.” He said, “Sadly, this hasn’t been the case for a long time.”
Gambo told party members to support the Deputy Speaker and said, “By the will of God, the time has come for Askira/Uba.” One of our great sons, Engineer Abdullahi Askira, has expressed interest, and we want to make sure that the principle of rotation is followed.
Tafu Malla, a well-known female politician, praised Askira’s grassroots efforts from a gender perspective, saying that he supported initiatives to create jobs, improve agriculture, and empower women.
Malla said, “Askira really does have an open-door policy and is always there for the poor.” She also said that women were especially grateful for his work in helping young people find jobs.
Hawa Mai-Musa, a retired Permanent Secretary and former Special Adviser from Chibok Local Government Area, also spoke out, saying that after years of one axis being in charge, fairness is needed.
“We’re busy with political wars while others are bringing federal projects to their areas. We need Engr. She said, “Bring Askira’s professional and legislative experience to the Senate.”
The proposed “Savannah State” is still a big issue in the campaign. Askira’s support for the new state has made him a household name. Supporters think that a senator who is dedicated to the cause would help speed up the constitutional process at the National Assembly.
Political analysts noted that the “Ndume Factor” is still strong, despite the growing support for his candidacy. This is because he has a lot of experience in the legislature and has been politically influential for a long time. Still, the coordinated support for Askira suggests a strategic effort to change the political situation in Borno South.
For now, the Deputy Speaker’s camp is staying cautious and waiting for the APC leadership to tell them what to do as the race for 2027 heats up.
Stakeholders said that his rise to power was a necessary step toward restoring fairness and political balance in the district.
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