Crisis hits APC as Gov Zulum caucus endorses Shehu to replace Tinubu’s running mate, Shettima
The governor Zulum described the choice of Shehu as something destined by God, adding that: “Shehu is a real party man and deserved the support of its members.”
The Borno Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Governor Babagana Zulum have endorsed Kaka Shehu as the party’s vice presidential candidate for the 2023 general election.
Kaka Shehu is the party’s candidate for the Borno Central Senatorial election to replace the former governor of the state Senator Kashim Shettima.
Governor Zulum disclosed this at the end of the stakeholders’ meeting on Thursday in Maiduguri.
He said the stakeholders nominated Shehu to replace Sen. Kashim Shettima, who was picked as running mate to the party’s presidential flag bearer, Bola Tinubu.
The governor described the choice of Shehu as something destined by God, adding that: “Shehu is a real party man and deserved the support of its members.”
Also, the APC Chairman in the state, Ali Dalori lauded the development, adding that the delegates would follow due process to affirm Shehu as the party’s candidate.
Mr Shehu is the incumbent Commissioner for Justice in the state.
Borno central district comprises Maiduguri Metropolitan Council; Jere, Mafa, Dikwa, Kala-Balge, Gamboru-Ngala, Konduga and Dikwa Local Government Areas of the state
Meanwhile, the APC has postponed the official unveiling of former Borno State Governor, Kashim Shetima, as its vice presidential candidate for the 2023 general election.
Shetima was meant to have been presented to party members at the APC national Secretariat on Thursday, but an APC official told reporters the event has been moved forward.
He said a new date will be announced in due time and that the date would probably be sometime next week.
The directive for the postponement is said to have been given by the party’s Deputy National Secretary.
No reason has been given for the decision which comes amid controversy over the choice of a Muslim-Muslim ticket by the party.
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