In a bold show of political strength, Babagana Umara Zulum returned to Maiduguri on Friday, flanked by Engr. Mustapha Gubio—the man he is backing as the All Progressives Congress governorship flagbearer for 2027.
The high-profile joint arrival sent a strong message of unity within the party ranks, coming just days after Zulum formally presented Gubio to Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa.
According to sources, the endorsement followed extensive consultations with key stakeholders across Borno State, culminating in what the governor described as a “unified position” aimed at consolidating APC’s dominance in the state.
Observers say the coordinated moves—first in Abuja and now in Maiduguri—underscore a carefully crafted succession plan, with Zulum rallying the party behind Gubio early to avoid internal rifts.
With the 2027 race already taking shape, the Zulum-Gubio alliance is being viewed as a decisive step to lock down party structure and project stability ahead of the next electoral cycle.
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