Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has launched a massive mobilisation drive in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the state. Despite a downpour, Zulum led a rally in Maiduguri, where party faithful and residents demonstrated their loyalty to the ruling party. The governor returned from a strategic trip to the United States and Canada the same day and immediately began his mobilisation efforts.
Addressing a crowd at the Government House, Zulum emphasised the importance of continuity in governance. He highlighted the significant security gains achieved in Borno State and the wider North-East region, attributing the relative peace and stability to collaborative efforts between the state and federal governments. Zulum noted that the federal government's support has been instrumental in the state's recovery efforts.
Zulum cited infrastructure rehabilitation and the resettlement of displaced persons as examples of the state's recovery efforts. He argued that returning the APC to power at both state and federal levels was crucial to sustaining these gains and preventing a regression into insecurity. The governor stressed that his administration had worked hard to ensure security in the state.
According to Zulum, the peace enjoyed in the state today is a result of collective resilience and federal government support. He urged party members, community leaders, and residents to mobilise support for APC candidates, starting from President Tinubu to state assembly candidates. Zulum emphasised the need for a cohesive legislative arm that would work with the executive.
The governor specifically urged supporters to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC gubernatorial candidate, Mustapha Gubio, and all national and state assembly candidates. Zulum's efforts aim to ensure a strong showing for the APC in the forthcoming elections. His mobilisation drive is seen as a significant boost to the party's campaign.
Zulum's trip to the United States and Canada was strategic, and his immediate return to launch the mobilisation drive suggests the importance he attaches to the APC's success in Borno State. The governor's efforts are likely to have a positive impact on the party's fortunes in the state.
With the elections approaching, Zulum's mobilisation drive is expected to gain momentum. The governor's leadership and the party's chances of success in Borno State will be closely watched. Three key points from Zulum's address are: continuity in governance is crucial; the APC's return to power is necessary to sustain security gains; and a cohesive legislative arm is essential.
Key points
- Governor Zulum launches mobilisation drive for President Bola Tinubu and APC candidates in Borno State.
- Zulum emphasises continuity in governance and the importance of sustaining security gains.
- The governor urges supporters to back all APC candidates in the forthcoming elections.
