Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has said he does not know who will succeed him after the expiration of his tenure in May 2027.
Speaking over the weekend at a critical All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meeting in Maiduguri, Zulum reaffirmed that his administration is focused on strengthening security and providing much-needed development to the people.
He said he is committed to a fair, transparent, and just process in the election of party officials during the forthcoming congresses.
According to him, the integrity of the process is paramount for the party’s unity and future success, advocating for a fresh set of individuals to occupy the various party positions.
The governor called on stakeholders to allow new faces to emerge through a democratic process, thereby strengthening the party’s grassroots structure and inclusivity.
While dismissing speculation about his influence on the party’s future ticket, Zulum firmly and publicly reaffirmed that he has not anointed any candidate for the upcoming party positions or for any elective office.
“I have no candidate for any position, and I do not know who will succeed me. I have entrusted the choice of leaders to Almighty Allah, in accordance with the democratic will of the party members and the people of Borno State,” he said.