The Borno State All Progressive Congress (APC) has picked Governor Babagana Zulum’s anointed candidate, Enger Mustapha Gubion, as its gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 general elections.
Gubion was presented as the party consensus candidate to the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, in Abuja on Thursday by the state Governor, Babagan Zulum.
Zulum, who described the emergence of the candidate as the outcome of extensive consultations across party stakeholders.
According to Zulum, the decision reflects a unified position within the party in the state. He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as “strategic leadership, support and guidance” to both the government and the APC.
Zulum said, “I wish to express my profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the leadership he is providing in the country and for the enormous support to Borno State as well as the APC, which has been unprecedented.”
“I would also like to commend the President, who has been instrumental in the emergence of Gubio as the consensus candidate.” He added.
Zulum also acknowledged the Vice President’s support in strengthening party cohesion in the state and for his support of the consensus candidate.
He further appreciated the APC leadership at all levels, party stakeholders, and the state’s residents for their support, prayers, and steadfastness, which he said paved the way for Gubio’s emergence.
The governor had earlier unveiled Engr. Mustapha Gubio was announced as his preferred successor on Monday after purchasing the party’s Nomination and Expression of Interest forms for the 2027 governorship election under the APC platform.
Those in attendance during the presentation of the consensus candidate include former Governor, Senator Maina Ma’aji Lawan; Deputy Governor, Hon. Umar Usman Kadafur; APC Deputy National Chairman, Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori; Senators Mohanmed Tahir Monguno; Mohamed Ali Ndume and Kaka Shehu Lawan SAN, Speaker Borno State House of Assembly; Hon Abdulkarim Lawan; Minister of Agriculture, Hon Abubakar Kyari and Hon. Abdulkadir Rahis and Hon. Mukhtar Betara Aliyu.
