Zulum Denies Endorsing APC Candidates Ahead of Party Congresses

Zulum Denies Endorsing APC Candidates Ahead of Party Congresses

By Tada Jutha, Maiduguri

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has dismissed rumours suggesting he has endorsed candidates for key executive positions ahead of the forthcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) congresses at both national and state levels.

The governor made the clarification in a statement issued in Maiduguri by his Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, who described the reports as false and mischievous.

According to the statement, the allegations are being circulated by individuals seeking to create division within the ruling party.

“There is no truth in the claim that Governor Zulum has anointed anyone for executive positions within the APC,” Iliya said.

Zulum insisted that he has never endorsed candidates in Gwoza Local Government Area or in any of the 27 LGAs across Borno.

“Let me categorically state that I have not anointed any person for the position of Chairman or Secretary of APC in Gwoza Council during the forthcoming party congress,” the governor stated.

“I also wish to stress that I have not anointed any person for any position at the APC congress in any of the 27 LGAs.”

He urged party members and supporters to disregard the speculation, describing it as a deliberate attempt to derail the party from its focus on good governance and accountability.

Zulum instead encouraged stakeholders to participate in constructive consultations aimed at producing credible candidates for all positions through internal democratic processes.

“This is democracy at work, and through it we will continue to deliver dividends of democracy at both state and council levels,” he added.