Politics

2023: Justice Commissioner replaces Shettima for Borno Central

Stakeholders of the Borno State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have endorsed Kaka Shehu as the party’s candidate for the Borno Central senatorial district election.

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, made the disclosure at the end of the stakeholders’ meeting on Thursday in Maiduguri.

The governor said the stakeholders nominated Shehu to replace Sen. Kashim Shettima, who was picked as running mate to the party’s presidential flag bearer, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

The governor described the choice of Shehu as destined by God, adding: “Shehu is a real party man and deserved support of its members.”

READ ALSO: Tinubu’s VP: How Buhari appealed to APC govs over Shettima’s nomination

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.

Kaka 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 Borno State.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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