Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has dismissed as false and mischievous reports circulating on social media alleging that he plans to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) alongside five other governors.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Governor Zulum described the rumour as the handiwork of political detractors seeking to create needless tension and distract from the work of rebuilding Borno State.
“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,” Zulum said.
He reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the APC and the ongoing development of 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 with the noble task of rebuilding and developing our dear state.”
Zulum further called on the media and the public to be vigilant and rely on credible information.
“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.”
