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Jeremi Ward 2 APC Leaders, Members in Thousands Endorse All Party Candidates for 2027 (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

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… Hail Governor Oborevwori for Restoring Hon. Reuben Izeze

… Welcome Over 100 PDP, ADC, NDC Defectors into APC Fold

By Sunday Apah

In a show of massive political solidarity, leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jeremi Ward 2, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, numbering in their thousands, have unanimously resolved to vote solidly for every candidate of the party in the 2027 general elections.

The enthusiastic stakeholders also poured glowing tributes on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for lifting the suspension of the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Honourable Reuben Izeze, and for facilitating his swift return to office.

These firm resolutions were reached at a well-attended enlarged meeting of the ward held on Sunday at the country home of the APC leader in Ughievwen Kingdom, Olorogun Johnson Boro, in Agbowhiame community, Ughelli South Local Government Area.

The leaders and members declared that their decision to back Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu as APC Presidential Candidate; Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori as APC Governorship Candidate; Senator Ede Dafinone as APC Senatorial Candidate for Delta Central; Rt. Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive as APC House of Representatives Candidate for Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency; and Hon. Festus Utuama as APC Candidate for Delta State House of Assembly, Ughelli South Constituency I, was a deliberate act of reciprocity.

They pledged to mobilise aggressively for a decisive five-out-of-five victory for the party in 2027.

Drawn from the seven communities that make up the ward — Otughievwen, Eyara, Imode, Oginibo, Erhuwaren, Agbaghare and Agbowhiame — the stakeholders expressed deep joy over the reinstatement of their illustrious son, Hon. Reuben Izeze, as Commissioner for Works.

They also noted with joy the presence of other high-profile office holders from the ward, including the member representing Ughelli South Constituency I in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Festus Utuama, and the Director-General of the Delta State Local Content Agency, Olorogun Ese Kakor.

Speaking with characteristic passion at the meeting, the APC leader in Ughievwen Kingdom, Olorogun Johnson Boro, expressed profound gratitude to Governor Oborevwori for the meaningful infrastructural development and strategic political appointments that have positively impacted Jeremi Ward 2.

“Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has shown uncommon magnanimity to Jeremi Ward 2,” Olorogun Boro declared. “For the roads, the empowerment programmes and the restoration of our own Hon. Reuben Izeze, we the people of this ward will not only thank him with our mouths — we will thank him with our votes. In 2027, Jeremi Ward 2 will deliver one hundred percent for every APC candidate on the ballot. That is our solemn covenant.”

On his part, Hon. Festus Utuama, the APC candidate for Ughelli South Constituency I, assured the people of continued and expanded commitment to human capital development and critical infrastructure should they renew his mandate.

“My people of Ughelli South Constituency I, I stand before you with a clear pledge,” Hon. Utuama said. “If you return me to the House of Assembly, I will work even harder to attract more development, create more opportunities for our youths and women, and ensure that no community in this constituency is left behind. Together, we will make our people proud.”

The Director-General of the Delta State Local Content Agency, Olorogun Ese Kakor, urged sustained loyalty to the APC, noting that consistent party support would open greater doors of empowerment and development for the ward.

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Jeremi Ward 2, Olorogun Fidelis Tuvata, called for absolute unity among all leaders and members, stressing that only a cohesive front would deliver the ward’s target of a historic, record-breaking victory in the forthcoming elections.

Olorogun Tuvata, who also celebrated the elevation of Olorogun Boro as Political Leader of Ughievwen Kingdom, charged the people to demonstrate their gratitude by mobilising the grassroots to vote massively for the APC.

Other speakers, including Olorogun Sunday Apah, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media; Hon. Luckson Oniyan, Special Assistant to the Governor on Oil and Gas; Dr. Bright Djebah; Comrade Sadiq Hitler, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth; and the APC Women Leader in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Chief Mrs. Lizzy Djebah-Unurhoro, all pledged to canvass support from every nook and cranny of the ward.

The APC Chairman of Ughelli South Local Government Area, Mr. Edirin Ojays Ojigho, who also graced the occasion, charged the people to remain focused and disciplined.

“This is not the time for division or lukewarm commitment,” Mr. Ojigho stated. “Jeremi Ward 2 has shown the way today. Let every leader and member work with one mind, one voice and one purpose so that when the results are announced in 2027, this ward will be celebrated across Delta State as a model of APC strength and loyalty.”

The high point of the meeting was the formal reception of over one hundred members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and National Democratic Congress (NDC), led by Mr. Gabriel Okojevoh, into the APC.

The defectors were warmly welcomed by the APC ward and local government chairmen present, in a ceremony that underscored the growing appeal of the All Progressives Congress in the area.

Delta APC Set to Launch 2027 Election Drive in Oleh on November 5

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By Sunday Apah

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State will kick off its campaigns for the 2027 general elections in Oleh, the headquarters of Isoko South Local Government Area, on November 5.

Senator James Manager, Director-General of the Delta APC Campaign Council, made the announcement on Tuesday during an interactive session in Asaba with members of the campaign council, directors, party candidates, local government chairmen, party chairmen and local government campaign coordinators.

Manager explained that the choice to open the campaign in the Isoko area was intentional. He added that the statewide effort would conclude in Okpe Local Government Area at a date and venue still to be fixed.

He called on candidates to step up their preparations, noting that the short time left demanded proactive and dedicated involvement in the party’s campaign activities.

The Director-General also encouraged candidates to advance the interests of every APC flag-bearer rather than focus solely on their personal goals. He stressed that victory for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the rest of the party’s candidates would hinge on collective effort among candidates and supporters.

“Whatever you are doing, please do it for everybody. As a candidate, whatever you are doing, do it for Mr President, do it for the governor and do it for the entire APC family,” Manager said.

He advised candidates to harness their platforms, including social media, to highlight the party’s programmes and achievements, and cautioned them against being sidetracked by opposition narratives.

Manager said the meeting had been organised to clear up questions and concerns that arose after the campaign council was inaugurated and to allow party leaders to share ideas with candidates and grassroots coordinators. He described it as one of several sessions aimed at improving coordination and ensuring the campaign structure works smoothly at every level.

He further instructed local government campaign committees to submit their membership lists by Wednesday so the council could plan and coordinate effectively. The former senator underlined the need to cover every community and ward, urging local organisers to select capable people who can mobilise support at the grassroots.

He emphasised that the campaign would require active involvement from party members across the state and that candidates must take their duties seriously and start preparing at once.

Earlier, Delta APC State Chairman Chief Solomon Arenyeka described the gathering as a key step toward the formal start of the party’s 2027 campaign. He praised the campaign council leadership for putting the required structures in place and called on stakeholders to cooperate in pursuit of the APC’s electoral goals.

NDF Workshop: A Strategic Wake-up Call, Roadmap to The 2027 General Elections

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By Fegor Ogene 

Some meetings fill a hall; others set a movement in motion. The one-day in-house strategic workshop of the New Dynamic Forum (NDF), held on Friday, 23 October 2026, at Wetland Hotel, Mofor, Udu, was more than a political gathering. It was a moment of reflection, renewed energy and purposeful preparation for the electoral task ahead to achieve APC 5/5 in Udu LGA.

 

With over 1,000 participants in attendance, the workshop demonstrated the organisational reach of the Forum and the value of bringing leaders, ward and unit coordinators, and members under one roof to examine the road travelled and prepare for the road ahead.

Credit must go to the pragmatic National Chairman of NDF, Sir S.K. Palama, a renowned business magnate, and APC political leader in Udu Local Government Area, whose initiative and leadership gave the gathering its strategic direction. The workshop was not simply about speeches, applause or the excitement of a large turnout. It was about sharpening minds, strengthening resolve and reminding members that elections are won not by noise alone, but by preparation, discipline, credibility and meaningful engagement with the people.

 

The contributions, both mental and physical energies of Sir S.K. Palama, National Chairman NDF, Elegbete Barr. Moses Odibo, Deputy National Chairman NDF, and the Director General, Hon. Chief Igho Akpojotor, were particularly noteworthy. Elegbete Barr. Moses Odibo, a political strategist and consultant, and an alumnus of the Harvard Kennedy School of Government in Boston, Massachusetts, brought valuable strategic perspective to the engagement, while the Director General’s organisational guidance complemented the broader objectives of the workshop. The physical presence, mental alertness and enthusiasm displayed throughout the event gave the gathering a sense of purpose.

Perhaps one of the most thought-provoking moments was the Chairman’s frank expression of disappointment over APC’s performance in the Udu House of Assembly by-election. Rather than gloss over the outcome, he challenged political leaders and coordinators to look inward, interrogate their methods and take responsibility for results. That message deserves serious reflection.

 

The by-election should not merely be remembered as a contest the APC won; it should also be studied as an opportunity to understand the gap between organisational strength and actual electoral performance. A large membership is an asset, but its true value is measured by effective translation into productive electoral results, public trust, voter engagement and responsible leadership. The lesson is clear; structures must do more than exist; they must deliver results.

Strategically, the workshop offered NDF an important opportunity to begin laying the groundwork for 2027 in practical terms. The emphasis on grassroots mobilisation, coordination across the ten wards, accountability and improved unit performance provides a useful foundation. The promise to reward the best-performing unit could also encourage healthy competition, provided performance is assessed transparently and responsibly.

According to the Director of Mobilization, Hon. Chief Jite Brown, mobilisation must mean more than gathering supporters. It must include listening to communities, understanding their concerns, communicating policies honestly, keeping commitments and encouraging peaceful participation in the electoral process. The road to 2027 will require both the strength of organisation and the wisdom to earn public confidence.

The workshop also demonstrated why other political pressure groups, stakeholders and support organisations should consider replicating this model of internal political education and strategic review. In-house workshops of this nature create room for honest conversations, collective learning, leadership development and the correction of weaknesses that ordinary rallies may not address. A movement that periodically examines itself stands a better chance of remaining relevant, responsive and prepared.

For NDF, the gathering was both a recharge station and a call to duty. Members went home, by every indication, encouraged, fulfilled and politically energised, with a clearer sense of the assignment before them. Yet the real test of the workshop will not be the photographs taken or the applause received on the day; it will be what happens afterwards in the wards, units and communities.

As NDF looks towards the APC 5/5 aspiration in 2027, the task is to turn enthusiasm into structure, structure into service, and service into public confidence. The seed has been planted; the responsibility now rests with the leadership and membership to nurture it with discipline, consistency and sincerity.

Indeed, the Udu NDF/APC workshop was a timely reminder that the battle for tomorrow is best prepared for today. Under Sir S.K. Palama’s leadership, NDF has created an important platform for that preparation. The challenge now is to make every lesson count, every ward matter and every unit rise to the occasion.

*Fegor Ogene JP*
Director, Research and Strategic Communications
*New Dynamic Forum* (NDF).

Okolosi Congratulates Emetulu on His Birthday

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By Sunday Apah

Honourable Ator Okolosi, the member representing Udu Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, has congratulated his colleague, Hon. Charles Emetulu of Ndokwa West Constituency, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary today, 26th October 2026.

In a signed statement made available to journalists in Asaba, Okolosi described Emetulu as a dedicated legislator whose commitment to the development of his constituency and the state at large remains exemplary.

He noted that the celebrant has consistently demonstrated leadership qualities that have earned him the respect of colleagues.

The lawmaker from Udu expressed delight at the opportunity to celebrate with Emetulu, describing their relationship as one built on mutual respect and shared interest in the progress of Delta State.

While urging Emetulu to remain focused on the mandate given to him by the people of his constituency, Okolosi pray for good health, wisdom, and continued strength for the Ndokwa West representative as he marks another year.

My Campaign Organization Will Vote for You, All Other APC Candidates, Gbagi Tells Utuama (Photos)

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By Sunday Apah
The Team Emuoboh Gbagi Campaign Organization has thrown its full weight behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Delta State House of Assembly, Ughelli South Constituency I, Hon. Festus Eseoghene Utuama, assuring him of total support ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Olorogun Emuoboh Gbagi, principal of the group and a former aspirant for the same House of Assembly seat, made the promise when Hon. Festus Eseoghene Utuama and his campaign team paid him a consultative visit at his residence in Jakpa Road, Effurun, Delta State.

He declared that his campaign structure would not only back Utuama but would also mobilise votes for every other APC candidate on the ballot.

“We are solidly behind Hon. Festus Eseoghene Utuama and the entire APC family,” Gbagi stated. “Our organisation remains committed to the success of the party at every level. The primary election may not have gone our way, but the party’s interest comes first.”
He further appealed to Nigerians to exercise patience with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the President is steadily working to fix the nation’s challenges in the same determined manner he transformed Lagos State. “Change takes time and sacrifice,” Gbagi said. “President Tinubu has a proven track record, and we must give him the support and understanding he needs to deliver results.”
Gbagi urged the people of Delta State and the wider Nigerian electorate to vote massively for the APC ticket in 2027.

He specifically called for support for Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the APC presidential candidate, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori as the APC governorship candidate, Senator Ede Dafinone as the APC candidate for Delta Central Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive as the APC House of Representatives candidate for Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency, and Hon. Festus Eseoghene Utuama for Delta State House of Assembly, Ughelli South Constituency I.

Earlier in his speech, Hon. Festus Eseoghene Utuama expressed deep appreciation to Olorogun Emuoboh Gbagi for the continuous support shown since the party primaries held earlier in the year. “I am truly grateful for the loyalty and solidarity you have demonstrated,” Utuama said. “Your decision to remain with the party and support other candidates after the primary speaks volumes about your character and commitment.”
Utuama observed that many politicians in similar situations might have defected to other parties after losing a primary contest. “But Olorogun Emuoboh Gbagi has chosen a different path,” he added.

“His love, respect and unwavering commitment to the All Progressives Congress have kept him firmly within the fold. That kind of discipline and party loyalty is rare and highly commendable.”

The lawmaker-elect further noted that such gestures strengthen internal party cohesion and send a clear message that the APC in Delta State is united and focused on collective victory in 2027.

Zulum Urges Investors to Turn Borno’s Recovery into Economic Opportunities

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By Abdullahi Alhassan

Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has urged Nigeria’s business leaders and private institutions to invest in the state’s recovery from insurgency, help displaced families rebuild their livelihoods, and create jobs for young people.

Governor Zulum made the call on Thursday at the opening of a two-day Borno State Durable Solutions to Internal Displacement Private Sector Roundtable at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Lagos.

The meeting, themed “Mobilising Private Capital for Durable Solutions and Sustainable Development”, was attended by senior government officials, corporate leaders, business executives, development partners, philanthropies, and other stakeholders in the sector.

The Governor, represented by his Deputy, Hon. Usman Kadafur, Zulum, asked companies and private institutions to support resettled communities, partner with vocational institutions and invest in businesses that could sustain themselves. He called for business commitments with clear timelines and measurable results.

“A camp cannot become a permanent address. And dependence cannot be the inheritance we pass from one generation to another,” Zulum said.

Zulum thanked humanitarian organisations for saving lives during the crisis, saying lasting recovery would require families to earn a living, obtain essential services and regain their independence.

He said Borno’s 25-Year Development framework aims to develop the state into a secure, competitive agribusiness and commercial hub through investment in people, agriculture, health, environmental sustainability and regional trade.

He stressed that moving a family out of a camp did not, on its own, resolve displacement. “We have learned that closing a camp is not the same thing as ending displacement,” he added.

Governor Babagana Zulum cited Monguno, where the state government, the United Nations Development Programme, the Federal Government, Germany and other partners supported the provision of 1,900 permanent homes and semi-permanent shelters, alongside 375 solar streetlights.

About 4,000 people received grants, technical and vocational training, start-up packages and agricultural inputs. Women made up 40 per cent of the beneficiaries. The programme also covered water, energy, markets, essential services, safety and social cohesion.

“Housing alone is not resettlement. Housing plus livelihoods, education, healthcare, security, infrastructure and economic opportunity is what turns a settlement into a community,” he said.

On education, the Governor said the administration had built 104 new schools and rehabilitated 2,931 classrooms and related facilities by December 2025. School enrolment had also risen above 1.8 million children, while the estimated number of out-of-school children had fallen below 800,000.

He said about 3,000 young people also graduated from nine vocational enterprise institutes and centres across the state earlier in 2026. They received tools, starter packs and entrepreneurship support to help them put their training to use.

“I am therefore not asking you to choose between conscience and commerce. I am asking you to recognise that, in Borno, conscience and commerce can reinforce one another,” he said.

The Governor asked companies to direct their corporate social responsibility spending towards projects that would help communities become self-sufficient. These could include schools, vocational centres, primary healthcare facilities, water systems and support for women and youth entrepreneurs.

“I therefore propose that this roundtable must not end with photographs and communiqués.”

The Governor urged business leaders to help displaced families become homeowners, farmers, employees and entrepreneurs, while opening up employment and business opportunities for young people vulnerable to violent recruitment.

In their separate remarks, acting Chief of Staff to the Governor, Dr Babagana Mustapha Malumbe, and Chief Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development, Partnership and Humanitarian Support, Dr Mairo Mandara, expressed Zulum’s administration’s readiness to provide a strong partnership and a level playing field for sustainable investment.

Leading business and financial institutions, as well as development partners, attended the roundtable, including the Dangote Group, First Bank, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), and the German Corporation.

The Borno State Government delegation at the roundtable also included Commissioners for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement; Finance; Information and Internal Security; Works and Housing; Special Advisers; Permanent Secretaries; and the Executive Secretary, Borno State Investment Promotion Agency (BOSIPA), among other government officials.

AES: A Russian Presence That Weakens African States

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By Ipole AMAJAMA

Russia’s African experiment is unraveling in real time. What was once marketed as a bold extension of Moscow’s global reach—an alternative to Western partnerships and a promise of security for embattled regimes—has instead become a theater of humiliation.

The Africa Corps, Russia’s paramilitary spearhead in the Sahel, has suffered repeated setbacks against jihadist groups such as Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM). These defeats are not isolated battlefield mishaps; they are symptomatic of a deeper failure. They weaken the juntas that rely on Russian backing, embolden insurgents, and leave ordinary citizens exposed to escalating violence.

The September ambushes in Kaka and Molodo illustrate the fragility of Russia’s position. Reports of casualties and abandoned equipment suggest not only tactical incompetence but also a lack of preparedness for the asymmetric warfare that defines the Sahel.

These incidents echo the loss of Kidal earlier in April 2026, a symbolic defeat that underscored Russia’s inability to deliver on its grand promises of stability. Each retreat chips away at the credibility of the juntas in Bamako and Ouagadougou, whose survival depends on projecting strength. Instead, they appear increasingly dependent on a foreign patron that cannot secure even its own convoys.

JNIM, by contrast, is adapting and expanding. The group has refined its use of drones, perfected ambush tactics, and consolidated territorial control. It has imposed fuel blockades, disrupted logistical routes, and coordinated operations with rebel factions. Far from being contained, JNIM is thriving in the vacuum left by Russian missteps.

The insurgency’s resilience is not surprising: it feeds on grievances, abuses, and the perception that foreign forces are occupiers rather than protectors. Reports of atrocities attributed to Malian forces and Africa Corps only deepen this reservoir of resentment, providing fertile ground for recruitment.

The Russian presence is calibrated to protect regimes, not populations. Africa Corps deployments cluster around capitals, shielding juntas from coups or uprisings but leaving rural communities vulnerable. Villages in Mopti or Gao do not see sustained protection; they see sporadic patrols, occasional clashes, and the looming threat of jihadist retaliation. Civilians are caught between the coercion of insurgents and the heavy-handedness of state forces. In this grim equation, Russia’s role is not to secure lives but to secure power.

This dynamic reveals the transactional nature of Moscow’s engagement. Russia gains access to mineral resources—gold, uranium, and other commodities that bolster its sanctions-stricken economy—while African states lose sovereignty. The juntas trade legitimacy for survival, allowing Russia to expand its political and military footprint. Yet the populations they govern are left with insecurity, exploitation, and broken promises. What is marketed as partnership is, in practice, extraction.

The consequences are profound. By propping up regimes without addressing the root causes of instability, Russia contributes to the hollowing out of African states. Institutions weaken, governance erodes, and the social contract collapses. The illusion of protection masks a deeper reality: external intervention that sustains elites while undermining the very foundations of statehood. The Sahel risks becoming a zone of perpetual crisis, where foreign powers compete for influence while citizens navigate daily survival.

Russia’s failures in Africa also carry global implications. They expose the limits of Moscow’s capacity to project power beyond its immediate neighborhood. The Africa Corps, conceived as a successor to Wagner, was meant to demonstrate resilience after the mercenary group’s implosion. Instead, it has revealed the fragility of Russia’s expeditionary model. Unlike NATO or even France’s Operation Barkhane, Russia lacks the logistical depth, intelligence networks, and political alliances necessary for sustained counterinsurgency. Its reliance on brute force and transactional deals is ill-suited to the complexities of the Sahel.

For African states, the lesson is sobering. Outsourcing security to external actors may buy time, but it rarely delivers stability. The juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have gambled on Russia as a guarantor of survival. Yet survival without legitimacy is a precarious bargain. As defeats mount, the perception of weakness grows, and insurgents exploit the cracks. The populations, meanwhile, endure the consequences: displacement, economic disruption, and the erosion of trust in governance.

The humanitarian toll is staggering. Fuel blockades imposed by JNIM disrupt supply chains, leaving communities without access to basic goods. Ambushes on roads isolate towns, strangling commerce and mobility. Violence near Bamako signals that even urban centers are not immune. Civilians face the dual threat of insurgent attacks and abuses by forces meant to protect them. In this environment, the promise of security becomes not only hollow but dangerous, as it justifies repression while failing to deliver protection.

The path forward requires rethinking. African states must confront the reality that stability cannot be imported. It must be built through governance, inclusion, and accountability. International actors—whether Russia, France, or others—cannot substitute for domestic legitimacy. The Sahel’s crises are political as much as military, rooted in exclusion, corruption, and the failure to deliver services. Without addressing these foundations, external interventions will remain bandages on a festering wound.

Russia’s setbacks in Africa are not just Moscow’s problem; they are Africa’s tragedy. They reveal the dangers of relying on foreign patrons who prioritize extraction over protection. They expose the vulnerability of juntas that cling to power without building legitimacy. And they underscore the resilience of insurgencies that thrive in the cracks of failed promises. The Sahel is left weaker, its states more fragile, and its populations more at risk.

In the end, Russia’s African presence is less a stabilizing force than a destabilizing illusion. It weakens states, endangers civilians, and empowers insurgents. The shadow it casts is long, but it is not inevitable. The challenge for African leaders—and for the international community—is to move beyond illusions and confront the hard work of building states that serve their people rather than external patrons.

Amajama, a social and policy analyst, writes from Abuja and can be reached via amajamaip@gmail.com

Shehu ABG: A Pragmatic Step Towards Making Kaduna Great Again

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Shehu ABG: A Pragmatic Step Towards Making Kaduna Great Again

By Mustapha Saye

As Kaduna State gradually moves towards the 2027 governorship election, the emergence of Hon. Usman Shehu Bawa, popularly known as Shehu ABG, as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, has introduced a new dimension to the political conversation in the state.
For his supporters, the candidature of Shehu ABG represents a pragmatic step towards repositioning Kaduna State and restoring confidence in governance through purposeful leadership, grassroots engagement and human-capital development.
Shehu ABG is not entirely new to public service. Before declaring his ambition to govern Kaduna State, he served as a Member of the House of Representatives representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, giving him experience in legislative affairs and public administration. His campaign profile also highlights his background in business and community interventions.

*A Young Leader With Foresight

One of the qualities frequently associated with Shehu ABG is his emphasis on the future of young people. At a time when unemployment, skills development and economic opportunities remain major issues for Kaduna’s youthful population, his proposed agenda places considerable emphasis on youth empowerment, innovation, technology, entrepreneurship and employment.

His stated policy framework includes investment in human capital and creating opportunities for young people to acquire practical skills that can translate into sustainable livelihoods.

*A Man of Peace and Unity*

Kaduna is a state of remarkable ethnic, religious and cultural diversity. Consequently, leadership requires an approach that promotes peaceful coexistence, dialogue and inclusion.

Shehu ABG has publicly spoken about unity among political actors and the importance of bringing people together. He has also called on PDP candidates and aspirants to put differences aside and work collectively ahead of the 2027 elections.

His supporters therefore see his emphasis on unity, fairness and inclusion as an important part of his political identity.

*Humility and Good Home Training*

Beyond political positions and material accomplishments, leadership is also about character.

Shehu ABG’s public profile presents him as someone who places emphasis on humility, empathy, honesty and service. He has described humility and empathy as important personal values, while his supporters point to his upbringing and family background as foundations for his approach to public engagement.

A leader who understands the value of respect, listens to ordinary citizens and remains accessible can build stronger relationships between government and the people.

*Experience Beyond Politics*

Another important aspect of Shehu ABG’s profile is that his experience extends beyond electoral politics. His campaign profile describes experience in business, telecommunications, agriculture and consulting before and alongside his public-service career.

This combination of private-sector and public-sector exposure could inform his approach to economic development, investment, employment and institutional reform if his proposed agenda is implemented.

*A Record That Deserves Public Scrutiny*

Supporters of Shehu ABG point to interventions associated with education, ICT, healthcare, water projects and skills development as part of the record they believe demonstrates his commitment to community development. A recent rejoinder published in TheCable, for example, attributed several ICT, education, healthcare and skills-acquisition interventions to his tenure and community activities. These claims should naturally be assessed against available project records and independent evidence.

This is important because the 2027 election should ultimately be about records, programmes, character, experience and the practical solutions each candidate offers to Kaduna’s challenges.

*A Vision for a People-Centred Kaduna*

Shehu ABG’s proposed P.E.O.P.L.E. Agenda focuses on human capital, security and peace-building, infrastructure, institutional reforms and accountability, technology, economic transformation, agriculture and environmental sustainability.

He has also publicly advocated a bottom-up approach in which government responds more directly to the needs of communities at the grassroots.

For Kaduna, such an approach raises important questions that voters will need to examine closely: How will security be improved? How will jobs be created? How will education and healthcare be strengthened? How will rural communities benefit? And how will public resources be managed transparently?

*The Road to 2027*

The 2027 governorship election will provide Kaduna voters with an opportunity to examine the records, programmes, experience and character of all candidates and make an informed decision.

For Shehu ABG, the challenge will be to translate his campaign vision into clear, measurable and financially realistic commitments that address the everyday concerns of Kaduna citizens.

His supporters believe his youthfulness, business experience, legislative background, emphasis on peace and unity, humility, grassroots orientation and focus on human capital provide a foundation for a different approach to governance.

Ultimately, the people of Kaduna State will be the judges of every political promise.

Kaduna deserves leadership that listens, plans, serves and delivers.
The conversation for 2027 should therefore go beyond personalities and focus squarely on ideas, records, accountability and the future of the state.

Zulum Hosts North East Governors in Maiduguri for 13th Forum Meeting

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By Abdullahi Alhassan

Borno State Governor and Chairman of the North East Governors’ Forum, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, is hosting the five other governors of the region for the Forum’s 13th regular meeting in Maiduguri.

The visiting governors are Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe, Dr Agbu Kefas of Taraba and Mai Mala Buni of Yobe among other distinguished guests.

“On behalf of the Government and the good people of Borno State, I warmly welcome my brother governors of the region and our distinguished guests to Maiduguri for the 13th regular meeting of the North East Governors’ Forum,” Zulum said.

The two-day meeting begins today, Friday, October 2, and ends on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Multipurpose Hall, Government House, Maiduguri.

The governors are expected to discuss a range of issues affecting the sub-region. These include strengthening good governance, promoting peaceful coexistence, improving security and improving the socioeconomic well-being of the people of the North East.

The North East Governors’ Forum is a platform for regional cooperation, joint policy action and coordinated development across Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe States.

Nigeria @ 66: Zulum Visits Hospital, Says Most Kidney Failure Linked to BP, Diabetes

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By Abdullahi Alhassan

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday, visited Umaru Shehu Hospital in Maiduguri as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day Celebration, saying hypertension and diabetes cause most kidney failure cases in the state.

The Governor, who used the visit to interact with patients and health workers, said the rising burden of renal failure required urgent preventive action, especially through early diagnosis and proper management of underlying conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

“Some of the outcomes of the research we conducted revealed that the major problem causing kidney diseases had to do with our attitudes and lifestyle.”

“I can recall that a researcher from the US who is an indigene of Yobe State conducted research, and the outcome revealed that over 90% of those having high blood pressure and diabetes don’t even know they have it. The causes of kidney failure, according to her research, were linked to high blood pressure and diabetes.”

He explained that the state will embark on robust advocacy to curb the rising cases of renal failure across Borno State. The Governor said communities must be educated on regular blood pressure and sugar checks, healthy diets, and the dangers of self-medication.

“The Government of Borno State will establish a strong institutional mechanism for advocacy. Most cases of renal failure are a result of high blood pressure and diabetes,” Zulum said.

The Governor disclosed that his administration had already taken several steps to address the challenge, including releasing funds for research and providing grants to support patients battling kidney diseases.

He urged residents to embrace routine medical checks and healthy lifestyles, stressing that preventing kidney failure was cheaper and safer than treating it.

Zulum also commended successive governors of Borno State, saying each of them had contributed to the progress of the state.

The Independence Day visit, he added, was meant to identify with patients and health workers, and to reaffirm his administration’s commitment to strengthening the health sector.

He said, “We thank Almighty Allah for sparing our lives to witness this historic days. I believe successive administrations have done a lot. I want to express my appreciation to all the previous Governors who ruled Borno for doing a great job.”

Zulum added, “We are here to see what value we can add to what they have done. Our healthcare system has been strengthened; education was supported, but we shall double our efforts in providing affordable and quality healthcare delivery to the great people of Borno.”

The Governor, in his magnanimity, gave cash support to patients admitted at the hospital. The gesture marked highlight of the visit.

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