Borno: Emir, District Heads, Endorse Isa Abdullahi as APC Deputy Guber Candidate

The Emir of Biu, Alhaji Mustapha Umar Mustapha II, alongside all 27 District Heads and key stakeholders from the Biu Emirate, have unanimously endorsed the nomination of Alhaji Ali Isa Abdullahi as the All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy Governorship Candidate and running mate to the party’s gubernatorial candidate, Engineer Mustapha Gubio, for the 2027 general elections.
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‎The endorsement was made on Saturday during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Multipurpose Hall of the Government House, Maiduguri.
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‎The meeting was presided over by Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum. Also in attendance were former Deputy Governor, Alhaji Adamu Shettima Yuguda Dibal; APC Deputy National Chairman (North), Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori; Senator representing Southern Borno, Mohammed Ali Ndume; Senator representing Borno Central, Kaka Shehu Lawan, SAN; members of the National Assembly; the Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly; and other lawmakers.
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‎Also present were former National Assembly members, the Secretary to the State Government, Acting Chief of Staff, members of the APC State Working Committee, commissioners, local government chairmen, party stalwarts, traditional rulers and other stakeholders.
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‎The Emir of Biu described Ali Isa Abdullahi as a true son of Biu and dismissed claims questioning his indigeneity.
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‎“We want to use this opportunity to dismiss unnecessary speculations that Ali Isa Abdullahi is not an indigene of Biu,” the Emir stated. 
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“As the Emir of Biu, my house is just 50 meters away from the family house of Ali Isa Abdullahi located in Tashan Danfulani. We have been together with their parents, siblings and relations for decades.”
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‎“We are here at the Government House, Your Excellency, to extend our heartfelt appreciation to you for choosing one of our own, Alhaji Ali Isa Abdullahi, as the Deputy Governorship Candidate for Borno in the 2027 general elections.”
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‎“We are behind you 100%. The choice you made is a welcome development, and we have no doubt that our son is capable of being paired with the APC Governorship Candidate to consolidate on the gains and achievements recorded under your good leadership as you complete your second tenure in May 2027.”
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‎The Emir also urged residents of the Emirate and the state to disregard misinformation, particularly on social media, warning that false narratives could undermine unity, social cohesion and the fragile peace being enjoyed in Borno State.
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‎Responding, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, thanked the Emir, district heads and stakeholders for their show of solidarity and support.
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‎“I am highly delighted, Your Royal Highness and all other stakeholders, for finding time to come all the way from your comfort zones to offer your collective appreciation to me and the Government of Borno State for endorsing your son, Alhaji Ali Isa Abdullahi, as running mate to our gubernatorial candidate, Engineer Mustapha Gubio.”
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‎The governor attributed the emergence of the APC ticket to divine providence and called on party supporters to remain united ahead of the 2027 elections.
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‎“It is God that gives power to whom He wishes. Therefore, let me use this medium to call on the people of the Emirate and Borno State as a whole to unite and give their maximum support and cooperation to ensure victory for the APC from top to bottom in the 2027 general elections.”
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‎“We should be wary of divisiveness among our people. This will bring further disunity, instability and underdevelopment in our dear state.”
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‎“I am not against any person emerging as the deputy gubernatorial candidate. However, his emergence was a product of proper consultation with Engineer Mustapha Gubio, who has worked closely with Alhaji Ali Isa Abdullahi at the Ministry of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement,” Zulum stressed.