Babagana Umara Zulum, the governor of Borno State, has stated that he has no favored successor ahead of the 2027 election, maintaining that the people’s democratic will should determine the state’s next leader.
Zulum reportedly made the statement late on Sunday at a meeting of All Progressives Congress stakeholders at the Government House in Maiduguri.
Speaking to members, elected officials, and party leaders, the governor stated that he did not have a nominee for any position and that he was unsure of his successor should the APC win the governorship in 2027.
“I have no candidates for any positions, and I have no idea who will take my place. Zulum proclaimed, “I have given Almighty Allah the authority to choose leaders in accordance with the democratic will of the party members and the people of Borno State.”
The governor emphasized his continued commitment to the APC’s principles, pointing out that the upcoming party congresses must be guided by justice, fairness, and openness.
He claims that preserving party unity and ensuring the APC’s continued success in the state depend on the process’s integrity.
Zulum cautioned against imposition, claiming that any attempt to influence the procedure may undermine public trust and harm the party.
The governor urged stakeholders to permit new individuals to assume leadership roles inside the party, actively supporting the emergence of a new generation of party officials.
He claimed that an open and inclusive procedure will improve internal democracy throughout the state and fortify the APC’s grassroots organization.
Zulum urged party members to set aside their own interests and cooperate in order to create a more powerful and cohesive APC in Borno.
