Tag: APC
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APC Primaries: Tinubu Sweeps Borno as Challenger Gets Zero Votes
APC presidential aspirant, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has recorded a landslide victory in Borno State, polling 444,111 votes across all 27 local government areas. Results certified by Governor Babagana Zulum showed Tinubu’s challenger, Mr. Osifo Stanley, failed to secure a single vote in the state.
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Borno APC Reps Primaries: Winners Emerge in 9 Constituencies, Askira-Uba/Hawul Declared Inconclusive
The APC National Assembly Primary Election Committee for Borno State has declared results for nine out of ten federal constituencies, returning heavyweights via consensus and direct polling while holding back the Askira-Uba/Hawul ticket over an official petition.
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From 2019 to 2027: The Consistent Loyalty of Barrister Kaka Shehu Lawan
Behind the scenes of the APC’s recent endorsements in Borno lies a recurring theme of self-sacrifice. As Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, SAN, steps aside for Engineer Mustapha Gubio, we examine how Lawan’s history of prioritizing party unity over personal ambition has become the stabilizing force of Borno politics.
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Borno APC Crisis Resolved: Shettima, Zulum Reach Consensus on Gubio After Tinubu’s Intervention
The internal rift within the Borno State APC has been resolved after Vice President Kashim Shettima and Governor Babagana Zulum reached a consensus on Engineer Gubio as the party’s flagbearer. The resolution, brokered following direct intervention by President Bola Tinubu, puts an end to the looming battle for the state’s governorship ticket.
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2027: Is Demand for Rotational Fairness in Borno South Pressuring Ndume Camp into ‘Crowdfunded’ Optics?
Things are getting very interesting in Borno state especially in the high wired political space of Borno South Senatorial District, where the incumbent Senator, Mohammed Ali Ndume appears to be borrowing a page from the old populist playbook. Facing a recent sophisticated challenge from the Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdullahi…
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2027: Satumari Declares Bid for Hawul/Askira-Uba Seat, Promises Transformed Oversight Process
Dr Abdulaziz Samaila Satumari, a finance expert and APC chieftain, has declared his 2027 bid for the Hawul/Askira-Uba Federal Constituency. Following the party’s 2023 loss, Satumari is positioning his candidacy around fiscal oversight and “intellectual-led representation” to reclaim the seat for the ruling party.
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Borno APC E-Registration: Amb. Jidda Mobilizes Stakeholders to Overcome NIN Barriers, Expand Party Base
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Borno State APC E-Registration and Reconciliation Committee has launched a high-stakes offensive to digitize its membership, urging political leaders to take “full ownership” of the exercise as it enters its critical final phase. Following its inauguration on Monday, January 26, 2026, the committee, led by Ambassador Baba Ahmed Jidda OFR, has…
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As Opposition Coalition Gathers Strength in Borno Amidst Wave of Defections
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — As Nigeria’s 2027 general elections draw closer, the political landscape in Borno State is experiencing a significant realignment, with a likely surge of defections to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This comes in the wake of the recent inauguration of David Mark, a former Nigerian Senate President and a…
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Hon. Bello Ayuba Emerges as New APC State Chairman in Borno, Making History
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a historic turn of events, Hon. Bello Ayuba, the former state secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno, has been elected as the new state chairman of the party. This significant development took place at a special congress of the party, following the elevation of his predecessor, Ali Bukar…
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