*State to remain in APC, no merger no change- communique
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
The All Progressive Congress (APC), Borno State rose from critical stakeholders meeting and prayed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to retain the vice president, Kashim Shettima as Vice president in his second tenure.
The APC meeting also resolved that Borno shall remain in APC without any merger or change of political party, according communique sign by Hon. Bello Ayuba, APC Borno State Chairman and Barrister Mustapha Loskuri,
APC State Secretary.
The Communique of the Borno State APC Stakeholders meeting
held on Sunday 13th April, 2025 at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Government House, expressed total and unalloyed loyalty and support to the Federal Government of Nigeria under the able leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The meeting also endorsed the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu Administration, and wished Mr President and VP God’s guidance and protection, and a successful tenure.
Stakeholders also commended the commitment of the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, to the mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and called on him to remain loyal to his Boss Mr President, and continue to serve diligently to promote the laudable policies of Mr President.
“The meeting prayed for Mr. President to retain Senator Kashim Shettima as his VP for his second term”, communique stated.
The meeting also expressed total confidence in the administration of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, and charged the Governor not to be distracted in his noble campaign of recovering Borno from the shackles of insurgency, terrorism and criminality.
It resolved that Borno State remained a progressive state under the APC, and urged the people of Borno to remain committed to the progressive ideals that have served the people of Borno since independence.
Accordingly, the meeting reaffirmed that the APC shall remained the indisputable platform for democratic politics in Borno State.
“It would be counterproductive to deviate from the principles and manifesto of the APC, and therefore urged party faithfuls to remain firmly faithful and resolute in promoting the APC governments at State and federal levels”, they stated.
Stakeholders meeting also resolved that “Borno shall remain in APC no Merger or change of political party”.
The meeting called on party faithfuls not to engage in actions that will dent the image of the APC. The progressive spirit that has influenced Borno politics since Nigeria’s independence should be sustained consciously and in unity and solidarity.
The Meeting called on APC Leadership to continue to strengthen party machinery and internal democracy so that the party will continue to wield power in Nigeria.
The party called on faithfuls to discontenance the ongoing moves by some elements within the party to cause disunity in the ranks of the APC. The party in Borno State is not ready for any such moves in the meantime.
The Meeting called on the Federal Government under the watch of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR to continue to support programmes that will promote development, security and development in Borno State.
“The meeting appealed to Mr President to continue the oil exploration in the Northeast region especially at Kolmani and the shores of the Lake Kchad. In addition, the meeting further appealed to Mr president to invest in road infrastructure in the Northeast region to make it more secure and prosperous.
The meeting was attended by the APC Deputy National Chairman North, Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori; Senator representing Borno North and Chief Whip of the Senate, Mohammed Tahir Monguno; Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume; Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, members of House of Representatives, former governor, Senator Maina Ma’aji Lawan; former Nigerian Ambassador to China, Ambassador Baba Ahmed Jidda and former Nigerian Ambassador to Pakistan, Ambassador Dauda Danladi.
Others include Speaker and members of the Borno State House of Assembly, former deputy governors and members of the national and state assmblies, APC state chairman and other executive members of the party.
Also in attendance were Secretary to the State Government, Head of Service, Commissioners, Special Advisers, local government chairmen, other appointees of the government and other APC stakeholders. End
