Borno Governor appreciates President Buhari for election victory

The Borno State Governor in North-East Nigeria, Babagana Umara Zulum has ascribed glory to God and deep appreciation to President Buhari and also to the people of Borno for re-electing him as governor of the State for the second time.

The Governor who described his victory at the 2023 governorship election as the will of God, also thanked the leadership of the All Progressive Congress APC at the National, State and Local Government levels as well as the people of Borno State.

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He said his victory can be best described as ‘Giving honour to whom honour is due.’ According to the governor, it is impossible to question the destiny of God and he was particularly grateful that all the members of the House of Assembly have also succeeded at the polls under his party.

The Governor who pledged to improve his performance and bring dividends of democracy closer to the people has also called on the opposition to join hands with him to redeem the State.

Babagana Umara Zulum of the All Progressives Congress APC defeated his closest rival of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP Mohammed Ali Jajari.

Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Vice President-elect, Kassim Shettima has extended his hearty congratulations to governor-elect, Babagana Umara Zulum on his re-election as governor of Borno State.

He said that this is the second mandate given to the governor to stir the ship of the State and take it to greater heights. The Vice President-elect, who described his re-election as a “Humbling experience” for Zulum and the party, prayed that God will grant the governor-elect the wisdom, good health and generosity of spirit to move the state forward.

Speaking further on the general outcome of the governorship election, Shettima said: “It is normal in democracy to win some and lose some,” and advised aggrieved parties to challenge the results in court. For the winners, Shettima said it should be taken as an act of humility while those who have been defeated should have the courage to accept defeat.

“He said the outcome of the elections is a reflection of the people’s choice across the country just like in Borno, Yobe, Lagos and other States where the All Progressive Congress won the votes of the people.”

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