Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State defied a downpour on Sunday to launch a massive mobilization campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the state. The governor, who returned from a strategic trip to the United States and Canada, led a rally in Maiduguri where party faithful and residents demonstrated their loyalty to the ruling party. The event was held at the Government House, where Governor Zulum addressed a large crowd.
During his address, Governor Zulum emphasized the importance of continuity in governance, highlighting the significant security gains achieved in Borno State and the wider North-East region. He attributed the relative peace and stability to the collaborative efforts of the state government and the Federal Government. The governor noted that support from the Federal Government has been instrumental in the state’s recovery efforts, citing infrastructure rehabilitation and the resettlement of displaced persons.
Governor Zulum argued that returning the APC to power at both the state and federal levels was crucial to sustaining the gains made and preventing a regression into insecurity. He reminded the gathering of the progress made in the first four years of his administration, where the security of lives was ensured, and relative peace was attained with the help of Allah. The governor stressed that the peace enjoyed today is a result of collective resilience and federal government support.
The governor urged party members, community leaders, and residents to mobilize support for every APC candidate, starting from President Tinubu to the candidates contesting for seats in the State House of Assembly. He emphasized the need for a cohesive legislative arm that would work in harmony with the executive to deliver dividends of democracy to the grassroots. Governor Zulum specifically urged support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the gubernatorial candidate, Mustapha Gubio, and all national and state assembly candidates.
The mobilization campaign, which kicked off in earnest, had party faithful and residents demonstrating their loyalty to the APC. The event was a show of strength for the party, with many residents turning out to show their support for the president and other candidates. The governor’s efforts to mobilize support for the APC candidates are seen as crucial in the forthcoming elections.
Governor Zulum’s trip to the United States and Canada was strategic, and his return was timed to coincide with the mobilization campaign. The governor’s efforts to engage with the people of Borno State and mobilize support for the APC candidates are part of a larger effort to ensure the party’s success in the state. The campaign is expected to gain momentum in the coming days.
The APC is banking on Governor Zulum’s leadership and the gains made in Borno State to retain power in the state and at the federal level. The party is confident that its record in governance, particularly in Borno State, will speak for itself, and the people will overwhelmingly support its candidates in the forthcoming elections.
Key points
- Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has launched a mobilization campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC candidates in the state.
- The governor emphasized the importance of continuity in governance, highlighting the significant security gains achieved in Borno State and the wider North-East region.
- The mobilization campaign is seen as crucial in the forthcoming elections, with the APC banking on Governor Zulum’s leadership and the gains made in Borno State to retain power.
