Zulum also reiterated his unwavering loyalty to the APC and restated his commitment to the development of Borno State.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has said reports that he is planning to decamp from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are false.
He made this known recently in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya.
The governor said the rumour, which surfaced in some online platforms, was a baseless fabrication aimed at causing unnecessary political tension.
He also noted that the speculations are politically motivated.
“We have become aware of a fictitious and mischievous social media report circulating in certain quarters, alleging plans by me to decamp from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, alongside five other governors,” Dauda said.
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Zulum went on to say the claims are the handiwork of individuals he described as detractors with no meaningful contributions to the progress of Borno State or the country.
He also reiterated his unwavering loyalty to the APC and restated his commitment to the development of Borno State.
“This is entirely false and exists only in the imagination of its sponsors,” he stated, adding: “It is a classic example of cheap, politically motivated speculation designed solely to distract us.
“My loyalty to the APC remains firm and my dedication is solely to the welfare and progress of Borno State. We have no time for cheap politics; our hands are full with the noble task of rebuilding and developing our dear state,” the statement added.
Zulum further urged media outlets and the public to rely on credible sources for verified information and not fall for the tactics of political detractors.
