2027: Borno councillors rally support for Tinubu-Shettima’s re-election bid

The Borno State Supervisory Councillors Forum has thrown its towel behind the Tinubu-Shettima ticket for the 2027 presidential election, noting it would consolidate success recorded so far.

Briefing journalists in Maiduguri, Alhaji Kellum Gashau, the chairman of the forum, said the forum is satisfied with President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and the progress of the Renewed Hope Initiative.

The forum commended Vice President Kashim Shettima for his dedication, loyalty and capability, urging President Tinubu to retain him as his running mate in 2027 for continuity and sustained socio-economic gains.

“We express our profound satisfaction with the progress of the government under the leadership of His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu. We see the Renewed Hope Initiative gradually yielding fruits for Nigerians. We specifically thank the president for the confidence and trust in our son, His Excellency, Vice President Kashim Shettima,” the forum said.

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The forum also lauded Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, for his administration’s unprecedented achievements in the 27 local government areas of the state, saying that the governor has recorded tremendous strides by facilitating the safe return of countless internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their ancestral homes.

The chairman of the forum noted that the administration has aggressively driven post-conflict recovery by commissioning thousands of resettlement homes in high-risk areas like Baga, Marte, Gamborun Ngala, Malam Fatori, Damasak, Boso in Niger Republic and some parts of Bama, Ngrosuye, Banki, Pulka and Kirawa in Gwoza local government area.