News Investigators/ Borno State Governor. Babagana Zulum lauded President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima following the emergence of Mustapha Gubio as the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the affirmation ceremony was presided over by Borno’s Primary Election Committee’s Chairman, Chief Emma Eneukwu, at the defunct Kashim Ibrahim College of Education, Maiduguri.
Speaking shortly after the affirmation in Maiduguri, the governor described Mr Gubio’s emergence as the will of Allah, and not a product of political manoeuvring.
“What we saw today is the will of Almighty Allah. Allah, in his infinite wisdom, gives power to whom he wills. There is nothing I can say other than to extend my appreciation to the Almighty Allah who has allowed us to witness this very important occasion.
“I want to convey my deepest appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and indeed my boss, Senator Kashim Shettima, for all the support they have rendered to us that has ensured the consensus that led to the emergence of Mustapha Gubio,” he said.
The governor also expressed profound gratitude to Tinubu and Shettima for providing, “an enabling environment” for the rancour-free primary election across the state.
Mr Zulum said that their (Tinubu and Shettima) commitment to internal party democracy had strengthened the APC’s cohesion in Borno.
In his remarks, Mr Shettima, who personally attended the affirmation ceremony, called for unity among all party faithful, particularly those who lost out in the delegates’ selection.
“I want to commend the good people of Borno for the orderly conduct of all our elections. There is no victor, no vanquished in this contest. As rightly captured by the governor of Borno State, it is Allah that gives power to whomever he wills at his own appointed time.
“I wish to implore all those who might have lost out in the contest to represent our different constituencies to please let us sheath our swords for the good of our people” the Vice-President said
In attendance were dignitaries such as former Governors Ali Modu Sheriff and Sen. Maina Ma’aji Lawan.
Other stakeholders, including APC’s Deputy National Chairman (North), Ali Dalori, APC State Chairman, Bello Ayuba, Sen. Mohammed Monguno, and Sen. Kaka Lawan, among others.
NAN