Zulum denies defection rumour, reaffirms loyalty to APC
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has dismissed rumors that he would defect to the opposition coalition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), along with five other governors. He affirmed his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC), countering speculation circulating in some online media.
While the ADC coalition is actively targeting five governors to join their platform ahead of the 2027 elections, including efforts to recruit governors from both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and APC, Governor Zulum has explicitly rejected any such move on his part. The ADC insiders have claimed commitments from some governors, but Zulum remains firmly aligned with the APC
Zulum, in a statement by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, described the rumour as unfounded and baseless fabrication by unscrupulous elements seeking relevance, affirming his unalloyed loyalty to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The statement quoted the Governor as saying, “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.”
“This is entirely false and exists only in the imagination of its sponsors. They are detractors who have made no meaningful contribution to the progress of Borno State or Nigeria. It is a classic example of cheap, politically motivated speculation designed solely to distract us and create unnecessary political tension.”
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum
“My loyalty to the APC remains firm and my dedication is solely to the welfare and progress of Borno State. I urge the good people of Borno and the general public to disregard this fabrication. We have no time for cheap politics; our hands are full with the noble task of rebuilding and developing our dear state.”
“I call on media outlets and the public to verify information from credible official sources and to ignore the desperate fabrications of those seeking relevance through disinformation. We remain resolute in our commitment to serving Borno State under the banner of our great party, the APC.” the statement concluded.
