Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has urged All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants and stakeholders to adopt consensus as the preferred method for selecting candidates ahead of the party’s 2027 primaries.
Zulum made the call on Thursday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Multipurpose Hall of the Government House in Maiduguri.
He described consensus as the most viable option for strengthening party unity.The governor, however, noted that where consensus fails, the party would resort to direct primaries.
“As a democrat, I will not force any candidate on a particular constituency, but rather encourage us to continue consultations with stakeholders for consensus candidates to emerge,” Zulum said.
He advised aspirants who do not secure tickets to remain patient, assuring them that future opportunities may still arise within the party.
Zulum also announced that aspirants who voluntarily withdraw from contests would be considered for appointments at both state and federal levels.
To facilitate wider consultations, the governor constituted zonal consultative committees.
They are headed by:
Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur — Southern Zone
APC Deputy National Chairman (North), Ali Bukar Dalori — Central Zone
Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno — Northern Zone
The meeting also featured the formal presentation of APC consensus governorship candidate, Mustapha Gubio, to stakeholders, in line with an earlier promise by the governor.
APC leaders at the meeting, including Deputy National Chairman (North) Ali Bukar Dalori and State Chairman Bello Ayuba, endorsed the consensus arrangement, describing it as key to party unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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