By Ndahi Salihu, Maiduguri
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from across the nine (9) Local Government Areas of Borno South have unanimously endorsed Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, where they collectively raised over ₦40 million to purchase his senatorial nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of the 2027 elections.
Led by Hon. Adamu Yamta, a respected party veteran and critical stakeholder, the delegation on Sunday paid a visit to the Borno State APC Chairman, Hon. Bello Ayuba, at his residence in Maiduguri to formally inform him of their decision and present their resolve to obtain the forms for the Senator.
While addressing the gathering, Hon. Yamta commended Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for his selfless, people-oriented leadership and inclusive governance across the state.
In his response, State Party Chairman Hon. Bello Ayuba expressed deep admiration for the unity and caliber of people who visited him in solidarity with Ndume.
“I thought this meeting was for just three or five people. I am truly surprised by this massive turnout and even more impressed by the quality of stakeholders drawn from all the Local Governments of Borno South. Even members of the state party executive are here. Indeed, Senator Ndume belongs to all of us.”
He further paid tribute to Governor Zulum, noting that the Governor’s style of leadership values every segment of the state. He cited himself as an example, coming from a small Local Government yet entrusted with leading the state party structure.
Also speaking, Hon. Abdullahi Danjato and Hon. Musa Dogo emphasized that the endorsement was unanimous, describing Senator Ndume as a lawmaker who has proven his worth over time. They noted that the visit was to seek the Chairman’s blessings and formally notify the party leadership of their collective decision.
The stakeholders present at the meeting include the Borno South APC Zonal Leader, the State Assistant Secretary of the party, all nine Local Government Party Chairmen from Borno South, party executives, youth leaders, and members of the business community.
The event clearly demonstrated an uncommon level of unity, loyalty, and strategic consensus within the All Progressives Congress in Borno South, sending a powerful and unmistakable signal as the 2027 electoral season approaches.
Sources said, the unanimous endorsement of Senator Ndume reflects a coordinated grassroots resolve and a shared determination among stakeholders to stand firmly behind their Lawmaker and the collective political direction of the zone.
