Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has firmly denied reports claiming he plans to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), calling the speculation baseless and politically motivated.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, Governor Zulum addressed circulating rumours that he and five other governors were planning to leave the APC.
He categorically dismissed the claims.
“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 to the African Democratic Congress, alongside five other governors,” the governor stated.
“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,” the statement added.
Governor Zulum reaffirmed his strong allegiance to the APC and reiterated that his focus remains on advancing development in Borno State.
“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 of the noble task of rebuilding and developing our dear state.”
In his message, he urged media organisations and the public to verify any political information through credible sources before dissemination.
“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.
