Zulum Supports Consensus Option for APC Primaries in Borno in 2027

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum urged All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants and stakeholders to adopt consensus as the preferred method for selecting candidates ahead of the party’s 2027 primaries.

Zulum made the appeal on Thursday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Multipurpose Hall of the Government House in Maiduguri, emphasizing that consensus remains the most viable way to strengthen party unity.

He added that if consensus cannot be reached, the party would then use direct primaries.

“As a democrat, I will not force any candidate on a particular constituency, but rather encourage us to continue consultations with stakeholders for consensus candidates to emerge,” the governor said.

Zulum also advised aspirants who do not win tickets to remain patient, noting that future opportunities may still arise within the party.

He announced that aspirants who voluntarily withdraw from contests would be considered for appointments at both state and federal levels.

To broaden consultations, the governor established zonal consultative committees headed by Deputy Governor Umar Usman Kadafur for the Southern Zone, APC Deputy National Chairman (North) Ali Bukar Dalori for the Central Zone, and Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno for the Northern Zone.

The meeting also saw the formal presentation of APC consensus governorship candidate Mustapha Gubio to stakeholders, fulfilling an earlier promise by the governor.

APC leaders present, including Deputy National Chairman (North) Ali Bukar Dalori and State Chairman Bello Ayuba, endorsed the consensus arrangement, describing it as essential to party unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.