Borno IDPs Urge APC to Exclude Sheriff from Event

The Borno Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) association submitted a letter dated September 4, 2026, to Senator Abdulazeez Yari, the Director General of the Presidential Campaign Council, expressing their concerns regarding the participation of Sheriff, a former national chairman of the APC, at an APC event. The letter, signed by the association's Chairman, Amb. Muhammad Gana Bukar, stated that while the group remains committed to the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the success of the APC, Sheriff’s presence could evoke painful memories for many displaced individuals who fled Borno due to insurgency.

The association urged the Council to reconsider Sheriff’s involvement, warning that it might alienate some members of the displaced community willing to support the APC presidential ticket. They clarified that their objection was specifically to Sheriff’s presence and not to President Tinubu's re-election bid.

The letter also expressed confidence in Yari's leadership and commitment to a smooth campaign.