Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday presented Engr. Mustapha Gubio, the APC consensus governorship candidate, to Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Governor Zulum described Gubio’s emergence as the outcome of extensive consultations among party stakeholders.
According to him, 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.
“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,” the governor said.
“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 role in strengthening party cohesion in the state and his support for the consensus candidate.
He further appreciated the APC leadership at all levels, party stakeholders, and residents of the state for their support, prayers, and steadfastness, which he said paved the way for Gubio’s emergence.
The governor had earlier unveiled Engr. Mustapha Gubio 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.
