Shettima Leads APC Primary as Gubio Emerges Candidate

On Thursday, Kashim Shettima, the Vice President of Nigeria, led members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Borno State governorship primary election held in Maiduguri. During this event, Engr.

Mustapha Gubio was declared the party's flagbearer for the 2027 governorship elections, emerging unopposed. Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum and other key stakeholders attended the primary.

Shettima urged party members to remain united and committed to ensuring the success of the APC in the upcoming elections. He called for collective efforts to secure victory and stressed that the emergence of Gubio as the governorship candidate reflects the APC's determination to present credible leaders capable of delivering economic growth and improving security and development in the state.

Governor Zulum expressed gratitude to party stakeholders for their support throughout the process and pledged to advance the development of Borno State.