Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, representing Borno Central Senatorial District, has dropped his gubernatorial aspiration and endorsed Engineer Mustapha Gubio as the consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Borno State.
Stakeholders' Deliberation
This political development followed extensive strategic deliberations among stakeholders, including intervention by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima and other key figures from the three senatorial districts of Borno State. According to a statement released over the weekend in Maiduguri, the decision to unanimously adopt a consensus credible candidate was taken by the party's stakeholders, prioritizing unity as paramount for sustaining peace and internal democracy to win more elections in the 2027 general elections.
Meeting Convened by VP Shettima
The stakeholders' meeting, held on Thursday night, was convened and chaired by Vice-President Shettima. Attendees included Governor Babagana Zulum, former civilian governor Senator Maina Ma'aji Lawan, Deputy Governor Umar Usman Kadafur, APC Deputy National Chairman Ali Bukar Dalori, Senators Mohammed Tahir Monguno and Mohammed Ali Ndume, Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly Abdulkarim Lawan, Minister of Agriculture Abubakar Kyari, Mukhtar Betara Aliyu, and Abdulkadir Rahis.
“A resolution was taken for the sake of peace, unity, and strengthening political harmony within the APC family in Borno State,” the statement added.
Lawan Calls for Support
The statement noted that Senator Lawan called on his supporters and the people of the state to eschew bitterness and accept the decision in good faith, while retaining his seat as the Senator representing Borno Central Senatorial District. He urged them to come out en masse to receive a delegation led by Governor Zulum, APC candidates, and other political stakeholders in Maiduguri on Friday.
“The reception is another renewal of our mandate in ensuring the growth and development of Borno State and Nigeria as a whole,” the statement said.
Congratulations to Gubio
Lawan also congratulated Engr. Gubio, the consensus gubernatorial candidate, and other APC candidates, expressing hope for the party's victory at the 2027 polls.
