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Zulum Seeks AfDB Partnership to Drive Borno’s Post-Conflict Recovery

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By Abdullahi Alhassan

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Wednesday, 2nd September, led a strategic high-level delegation on a visit to Abidjan, capital of Côte d’Ivoire, where he held productive discussions with the President of African Development Bank (AfDB. Sidi Ould Tah, on strengthening investment partnerships to accelerate the state’s post-conflict recovery and development.

The meeting focused on deepening the longstanding partnership between Borno State and the African Development Bank, building on the bank’s continued support and confidence in the state’s recovery and development efforts.

Since assuming office on 1 September 2025, Dr Sidi Ould Tah has twice paid courtesy visits to Maiduguri, a remarkable demonstration of solidarity with the Government and people of Borno State and confidence in the state’s recovery and development trajectory.

The Governor, who was accompanied by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, led discussions centred on identifying opportunities for high-impact, sustainable investments to accelerate Borno’s transition from post-conflict recovery to long-term economic growth and resilience.

Speaking during the visit, Governor Zulum informed the President of the Bank that Borno is moving from recovery to real sustainable growth. He stressed the need for partners like the AfDB who believe in that journey.

“Our partnership with the African Development Bank is not just about funding projects, it is about building a future where Borno can stand on its own, where our people can farm, trade and live without fear,” Zulum said.

Discussions also covered other key areas, including climate-smart agriculture and agro-industrial development, livestock and modern ranching, irrigation and water infrastructure, renewable energy, healthcare, transportation, youth employment, enterprise development, and private-sector investment through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).

Particular attention was given to the economic potential of the Lake Chad Basin, with emphasis on investments in agriculture, fisheries, livestock, renewable energy, agro-processing and cross-border trade. Such investments are expected to strengthen livelihoods, create jobs and contribute to the stability and development of communities across the region.

“Lake Chad Basin holds enormous promise for our people, and for our neighbours across the region,” Zulum noted. “If we invest properly in agriculture, fisheries and clean energy there, we will not only rebuild livelihoods, we will restore hope and stability to communities that have suffered for far too long.”

The delegation also explored ways the AfDB could support Borno State in preparing and structuring priority projects, improving their bankability, mobilising financing and strengthening institutional capacity for effective implementation.

The engagement reflects the commitment of Borno State Government, under Governor Zulum’s leadership, to building strategic partnerships that attract investment, unlock the state’s economic potential, create sustainable employment and improve the wellbeing of its citizens.

The State Government appreciates the African Development Bank for its continued commitment to Borno State and commends the Honourable Minister of Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, CON, for his support in strengthening collaboration between Borno State, the Federal Government and international development partners.

The President of the African Development Bank, Dr Sidi Ould Tah, in appreciation of the visit, extended a further invitation to Governor Zulum and his team to visit him in Mauritania in December, 2026, with a view to exploring mutually beneficial areas of cooperation and support between Borno State, Nigeria, and the African Development Bank.

Other members of the delegation include the Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Maina Yaumi; the Commissioner for Finance, Hon. Umar Lawan Dalorima; and Nigeria’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, H.E. Ambassador Ezenwa Chukwuemeka Nwaobiala.

Project 774 Urges Political Appointees to Mobilize Grassroots for Tinubu, Radda

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By Abdullahi Alhassan 

Members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, holding political appointments have been urged to return to their wards regularly to mobilize massive support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other candidates of the party in the 2027 general elections.

The call was made by the National Coordinator of Project 774 for Tinubu/Dikko, Alhaji Abba Dayyabu Safana, at the inauguration of the State Working Committee of the group in Katsina.

Safana said the Tinubu-led administration has implemented key economic reforms that have made state and local governments financially buoyant enough to pay salaries and pensions without borrowing, and to execute meaningful projects and programs.

He added that the administration has also recorded remarkable progress in the fight against insurgency, banditry and other violent crimes inherited from previous administrations, while strengthening the nation’s security architecture to confront emerging threats.

The National Coordinator urged members of Project 774 to embark on grassroots mobilization through direct engagement at wards and polling units across the 774 local government areas in the country.

He disclosed that the organization plans to recruit ten members in each of the 8,809 political wards nationwide as it targets 1.6 million votes for President Tinubu and over 500,000 votes for Governor Dikko Radda in 2027.

In his remarks, the State APC Chairman, Bishir Saulawa, observed that both President Tinubu and Governor Radda are midway into implementing reforms that will have far-reaching impact on the lives of citizens.

Represented by a party chieftain, Alhaji Ahmed Hassan, Saulawa urged Nigerians not to interrupt the implementation of the reforms by voting for opposition candidates in the elections.

He also appealed to party members to bury grievances arising from the last-held party primaries and unite to strengthen the APC ahead of the the elections next year.

Kaduna Govt Begins 10,000-Seedling Distribution, Links Building Permits to Green Spaces

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By Ummu Salma Sani , Kaduna

The Kaduna State Government on Tuesday commenced the distribution of 10,000 seedlings to schools and institutions and unveiled a new policy making green areas compulsory for building permit approval, in a renewed push to meet its 10 million trees target and strengthen climate resilience.

The exercise was held at Teku Farms International and Agro Allied Services Limited, the state’s partner for the seedling supply. The occasion also marked the official launch of the farm’s new agricultural training centre focused on equipping women and young people with modern farming techniques.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Linda Yakubu, said the collaboration is in line with the ACReSAL project’s mandate on climate mitigation and resilience in semi-arid landscapes.

She said the government deliberately engaged institutions because they have greater capacity to nurture trees to maturity and ensure survival. Also present were the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Lands, directors of the ministry, and representatives of ACReSAL.

Yakubu stressed that long-term sustainability will depend on catching children early through agriculture and horticulture training. She described Teku Farms’ training arm as a “very noble idea” that must be sustained, noting that when pupils adopt good environmental practices early, they grow to appreciate nature and understand the effects of climate change.

She added that the ministry has in previous years raised nurseries and distributed seedlings to schools, and expects the Ministry of Education to collect more seedlings from the current batch for planting in institutions across the state.

The Permanent Secretary further announced that the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Housing, and the Kaduna State Urban Planning and Development Authority, KASUPDA, will now jointly enforce the provision of green areas as a condition for approving all new buildings in Kaduna.

Beyond institutions and communities, she said the campaign is being taken to households, with a call on every home to plant at least one tree.

The initiative builds on investments already made by the state government and by the ACReSAL project in raising nurseries for schools, worship centres, communities and homes.

Yakubu also disclosed a personal commitment to the campaign, saying she now plants trees, flowers and fruit seedlings at her home, including apple seedlings obtained from Teku Farms.

She cautioned against indiscriminate tree felling and said ministry officials have been directed to intervene where necessary. “Mitigating climate change is basically nature-based, and nature has provided. One of the best ways is to plant trees,” she said.

Also speaking, the Founder and Proprietor of Teku Farms International and Agro Allied Services Limited, Mallam Ibrahim Salisu, said the new agricultural training centre was opened to equip women and young people with modern farming techniques aimed at creating jobs and boosting food production in Nigeria.

“The facility, which commenced operations with both young men and women in training, is positioning itself as an alternative pathway to employment at a time when thousands of graduates remain jobless,” he said.

“For generations, our parents and grandparents practised farming with basic tools, without sufficiently modernising the practice. That has limited the sector’s potential,” a coordinator at the farm said. “Agriculture can be developed into a profitable business and can provide employment opportunities for young people if we embrace modern methods.”

The launch comes amid rising youth unemployment. Organisers said they are particularly concerned about educated young people “sitting idle after completing their studies, with little to do other than move from one ministry to another carrying applications in search of employment.”

They argued that government alone cannot absorb the growing number of job seekers entering the labour market each year.

“The government cannot provide jobs for the large number of young people entering the labour market. We therefore need to create opportunities for ourselves, while the government supports and enables us,” the coordinator added.

Mallam Ibrahim explained that Teku Farms’ training model is designed to challenge the notion that farming is laborious and unrewarding. Through demonstration plots, instructors are teaching participants how to achieve significant yields and earn substantial income from even small parcels of land using modern techniques.

“Agriculture, when properly modernised and supported, can become a powerful tool for employment, economic empowerment and sustainable development for women and young people,” the farm stated.

He noted that agriculture remains a heritage passed down by parents and grandparents, particularly in Northern Nigeria, but the sector has been held back by reliance on traditional tools such as the hoe and slow adoption of technology.

Stakeholders at the event described the initiative as timely, saying the inclusion of women and youth is critical to transforming agriculture from subsistence to agribusiness in Nigeria.

The centre is expected to run regular training programmes and provide practical support to graduates who want to start their own farms.

Zulum Builds, Hands Over a 42-room Patients’ Apartment to UMTH

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By Abdullahi Alhassan

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has commissioned and handed over a newly constructed 42-room patients’ apartment to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) as part of his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery in the state.

The facility, which has a 42-room lodge, was constructed by Borno State Government and is designed to provide comfortable accommodation for patients’ relatives and visitors, many of whom travel long distances to access medical care.

The handover of the patients’ apartment is the latest in Zulum’s interventions at UMTH. The governor had previously presented a N100 million check to support the hospital’s funding gaps for medical consumables and other needs. He also constructed 24 three-bedroom apartments for medical staff to reduce housing shortages and keep doctors closer to patients.

In addition, Zulum has ordered the release of N1 billion in financial support to facilitate kidney transplant and maternal health services at the hospital. He also provided a N500 million intervention following the 2024 flood disaster.

Beyond UMTH, Zulum has extended similar support to other federal government agencies in Borno State. He distributed thousands of patrol vehicles to security agencies and formations to boost security across the state.

Zulum constructed housing quarters and provided several facilities and infrastructure at the University of Maiduguri.

He also approved hundreds of millions in takeoff grants for the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare; the Federal Polytechnic, Monguno; and the Federal College of Education, Gwoza.

The chief medical director of UMTH, Professor Ahmed Ahidjo, expressed gratitude to the governor and commended him for his relentless support.

The governor was accompanied by the Acting Chief of Staff, Dr. Babagana Mustapha Mallumbe; commissioners; special advisers; and several senior government officials.

Federal High Court Nullifies APC Zamfara North Primary, Directs Fresh Election in 14 Days

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By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna

The All Progressives Congress has suffered a major setback in Zamfara North after a Federal High Court nullified its May 19, 2026 senatorial primary and ordered the party to conduct a fresh exercise within 14 days.

Delivering the judgment virtually in Gusau, Justice Hassan Dikko upheld a pre-election suit filed by APC aspirant Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi. The court declared the primary that produced Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura as the party’s candidate for the 2027 election invalid.

The APC, the Independent National Electoral Commission, and Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura were listed as defendants in the suit.

Briefing journalists after the ruling, counsel to the plaintiff, Bello Galadi, said the court agreed with his client that no valid primary was held on May 19, 2026.

According to Galadi, Justice Dikko found evidence of overvoting and ruled that the APC failed to comply substantially with its Constitution, its guidelines for primaries, and the relevant provisions of the Electoral Act.

“Consequently, the court set aside the purported primary and directed the APC to conduct a fresh exercise within 14 days,” Galadi said. He described the judgment as “a victory for democracy and a reaffirmation of the judiciary as the last hope of the common man.”

Counsel to the APC and Senator Sahabi Ya’u, Musbahu Salawudeen, also spoke to reporters and welcomed the court’s directive. He said the order gives the party a chance to avoid being excluded from the 2027 general elections.

“That is the beauty of the judiciary. My Lord has given another window and opportunity to the APC that they can have a second bite, now that a fresh primary will be conducted within 14 days from today,” Salawudeen stated.

He added that his legal team would study the judgment in detail before advising Senator Sahabi Ya’u on whether to accept the ruling or file an appeal. He stressed that the final decision rests with his client.

Salawudeen expressed optimism that even with a fresh primary, Senator Sahabi Ya’u would emerge again as the APC candidate for Zamfara North.

In his reaction, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi described the judgment as a victory for democracy and the rule of law. He urged the national leadership of the APC to conduct the fresh primary in strict compliance with the Electoral Act and the party’s guidelines.

“The decision has reaffirmed the judiciary as the last hope of the common man, particularly for those seeking legal redress when their rights were allegedly violated,” Shinkafi said.

He called on the APC and other political parties to adhere strictly to their constitutions, internal guidelines, and relevant electoral laws in conducting party primaries.

Shinkafi further cautioned political parties against actions that could undermine democratic processes, and urged aggrieved members to seek legal redress instead of resorting to violence or other unlawful means.

Borno: Zulum Pledges Accelerated Reconstruction of Malam Fatori Town

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…Sacks Village and Ward Heads Over Absence

By Abdullahi Alhassan

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged the accelerated reconstruction of critical public infrastructure in Mallam-Fatori, headquarters of Abadam Local Government Area, as part of efforts to support residents returning to communities liberated from insurgency.

Governor Zulum made the commitment on Monday during a working visit to the border community, where he assessed the condition of public facilities and engaged directly with residents on their immediate needs. He inspected destroyed schools, government buildings, and housing facilities across the town.

Mallam-Fatori a war-ravaged border town remains one of the communities hardest hit by years of insurgency, with dilapidated buildings, abandoned facilities, and damaged public infrastructure standing as visible reminders of a community whose development was interrupted by conflict.

At the end of the inspection, Governor Zulum directed the immediate construction of an Islamiyya (Islamic) school, primary and secondary schools, as well as a hospital, to restore essential services and improve access to education and healthcare for residents.

“Provision of basic amenities is critical to enabling returnees to rebuild their lives, restore livelihoods, and give their children a stronger foundation for the future,” Zulum said.

The governor also met with residents. The engagement gave residents an opportunity to speak directly with government officials about the challenges confronting them and the support required to fully restore normal life.

At the headquarters of the 68 Battalion Nigerian Army, in Mallam-Fatori, Governor Zulum met with the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel D. Y. Chuwar, along with senior officers and troops deployed to the area.

He commended their courage, resilience, and commitment to maintaining security and facilitating the return of civilian life, and assured them of his administration’s continued support, particularly in providing essential needs to enhance their operational effectiveness.

…Sacks Village and Ward Heads over Absence

Governor Zulum also directed the immediate suspension of all village and ward heads in Mallam-Fatori and ordered that the process for appointing new representatives to serve the returning population begin without delay.

The directive comes amid renewed government efforts to rebuild Mallam-Fatori, a community heavily affected by years of insurgency and displacement.

The governor expressed concern over the absence of village and ward heads during his visit, describing it as unacceptable at a time when residents are returning and communities are beginning the difficult task of rebuilding their lives.

“Traditional leaders have a critical role to play in stabilising communities emerging from conflict. Their presence is essential not only for maintaining communication between government and residents but also for strengthening community resilience and providing leadership as returnees settle into their ancestral homes,” Zulum said.

The governor directed the Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Hon. Sugun Mai Mele, to work closely with His Royal Highness, the Shehu of Borno to commence the process of appointing new village and ward heads for Mallam-Fatori without delay.

Zulum emphasised that the new appointees must be persons of proven integrity, competence, commitment, and ingenuity capable of understanding the realities confronting residents and working with government and security agencies to restore stability and development.

Zulum Delivers: Borno Civil Servants Jubilant as Leave Grants, Three-Year Promotional Benefits Hit Accounts

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...Organised Labour Commend Zulum for Swift Payment.

By Abdullahi Alhassan

Civil servants across Borno State are in a jubilant mood following the payment of leave grants and three years promotional benefits, after Governor Babagana Umara Zulum directed the immediate release of the entitlements to workers.

The payments began hitting the accounts of civil servants on Thursday and continued through the weekend, following the Governor’s recent directive for the immediate settlement of the outstanding entitlements.

The approval was granted during a meeting on Monday, August 17, between Governor Zulum and the leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), after the Office of the Head of Service submitted a proposal for consideration.

Zulum directed the immediate implementation of promotional benefits for all civil servants across the state for 2023, 2024, and 2025, the payment of leave grants for all entitled civil servants for the 2025 session, and a review of salary arrears for secondary and tertiary education staff, with a view to implementation by September, 2026.

Since assuming office in 2019, Zulum administration has prioritised the welfare of civil servants and retirees, alongside the settlement of entitlements owed deceased workers’ families.

The Governor has rolled out a series of measures to improve the wellbeing of civil servants, spanning salaries, pensions and gratuities, health insurance, promotions, and transportation.

Recent interventions include N8 billion to clear pension and gratuity liabilities accrued between 2019 and 2021 for retired primary school teachers and other civil servants; N5.8 billion to settle the remaining gratuity backlog for families of deceased civil servants and pensioners; a N200 million monthly allocation for the payment of outstanding gratuities; and the implementation of a health insurance scheme, among other measures.

Governor Zulum has reiterated his commitment to settling all outstanding workers’ entitlements before the end of his tenure.

…Organised Labour Commends Zulum for Swift Payment

The Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Yusuf Inuwa, and his Trade Union Congress counterpart, Comrade Mohammed Baba, have commended Governor Babagana Zulum for the swift payment of leave grants and promotional benefits.

They lauded the Governor for the consistent and prompt payment of monthly salaries, pensions, and other entitlements throughout his tenure, without delay.

“We would like to commend the Governor for the prompt payment of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 promotional benefits and leave grants. Less than one week after the Governor’s directive, the payments hit the accounts of civil servants,” Inuwa and Baba said.

“Zulum is a listening Governor. Whenever we present him with workers’ demands, he addresses them immediately. This demonstrates his commitment to civil servants’ welfare,” they added.

Residents Seek Urgent Intervention as Kaduna Electric Leaves Estate in Darkness Over Metering Dispute

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By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna

Millennium City residents in Kaduna State are appealing for urgent intervention after Kaduna Electric disconnected electricity supply to the entire estate on Saturday, a move they say was made despite a pending court case on meter replacement.

The Ministerial Plot Housing Estate Residents Association, MPHERA, said the total blackout has affected more than 500 people, impacted hospitals and patients, and raised serious security concerns in the area.

In a press statement issued to journalists in Kaduna, MPHERA Chairman, Shafik Muazu Shira, said residents are not opposed to electricity supply or proper metering. He explained that the dispute is centered on the manner in which Kaduna Electric proposes to carry out a blanket replacement of existing meters.

Shira said an Electricity Committee had been established to promote the integrity of electricity supply in Millennium City while protecting the interests of both consumers and Kaduna Electric.

He urged Kaduna Electric to allow the judicial process to run its course, and to avoid actions capable of further complicating the dispute while the matter remains before the court.

The association described the decision to disconnect the entire community over objections to the disputed metering exercise as excessive, and called for urgent regulatory attention.

Shira also expressed concern over the proposed installation of electricity meters on poles. He insisted that any such installation must comply with relevant regulations and technical standards prescribed by NERC and NEMSA.

According to Shira, NEMSA had previously conducted an independent technical verification of meters within the affected estates and identified some meters that required replacement or further action. He therefore called on Kaduna Electric to adhere strictly to NEMSA’s recommendations and to engage the residents before implementing any approved meter replacement.

Shira recalled that residents and community structures in Millennium City had, for almost a decade, cooperated with Kaduna Electric and provided support and infrastructure that facilitated electricity distribution across the communities. He urged the electricity company to return to the negotiating table and pursue a mutually acceptable resolution rather than disconnecting the entire community.

The residents said the prolonged blackout is already creating serious security concerns, particularly at night, warning that the absence of electricity could expose residents and their property to criminal activities.

They further said the affected area accommodates hospitals and patients, while more than 500 people are being adversely affected by the prolonged power outage.

The residents appealed to Governor Uba Sani to urgently intervene and prevail on Kaduna Electric to restore electricity supply pending the determination of the court case and the conclusion of relevant regulatory processes.

They also called on NERC and NEMSA to urgently investigate the circumstances surrounding the disconnection and ensure that the rights and interests of electricity consumers are protected.

The residents reiterated their willingness to engage Kaduna Electric and the Kaduna State Government in meaningful dialogue, stressing that their demand is for a peaceful, lawful and mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute.

They urged all parties to exercise restraint, respect the ongoing judicial process and prioritize the security and wellbeing of residents, businesses and essential facilities in Millennium City.

Climate Activists Mobilise Nigerians to Vote for Climate-Conscious Leaders in 2027

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By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna

As political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections intensify, a coalition of Nigerian climate and environmental activists has launched the #Vote4Climate Initiative, calling on political aspirants and parties to include climate change and environmental protection in their campaign manifestos.

In a statement made available to journalists, the coalition said the campaign is aimed at ensuring that climate change and environmental issues become part of political discussions and campaigns across Nigeria’s 36 states.

The Head of Communications and Strategies at African Climate Reporters, Comrade Ibrahima Yakubu, said climate change should no longer be treated as a secondary issue during election campaigns because its impacts are already affecting millions of Nigerians.

He said flooding, drought, desertification, deforestation, extreme heat, pollution and water shortages are increasingly threatening agriculture, food security, livelihoods and public health.

Yakubu urged political aspirants to present clear and practical plans for tackling climate change, including tree planting, forest restoration, clean energy, sustainable agriculture, improved waste management, flood prevention and protection of water resources.

He also called on voters, particularly young Nigerians, to support candidates who demonstrate genuine commitment to environmental protection and climate action.

The coalition said making climate change a major issue in the 2027 elections would encourage future leaders to develop long-term solutions to Nigeria’s growing environmental challenges and protect vulnerable communities.

The #Vote4Climate Initiative is being supported by climate advocates, civil society organisations and environmental groups, including Metro-environmental Initiative, Green Connection with the aim of mobilising Nigerians to demand stronger climate commitments from political candidates.

Udu Bye-Election: USM Initiative Vows Formidable Electoral Onslaught in Favour of APC’s Ator Okolosi (Videos & Photos)

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By Sunday Apah

The Unique Sound Minds Initiative (USMI) has pledged an overwhelming cascade of votes and unwavering grassroots mobilisation behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Mr. Ator Okolosi for the forthcoming September 19, 2026 bye-election into the Delta State House of Assembly, Udu Constituency.

The high-stakes consultative visit took place at the residence of Olorogun Eddie Ono-Sorhue on Ogodogun Street, Ovwian, in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, where the air was charged with strategic determination and an unmistakable demand for absolute victory.

Addressing the gathering with iron-clad authority, Olorogun Eddie Ono-Sorhue declared that the time for half-hearted commitments had long expired.

He charged every leader present to treat the forthcoming contest as a decisive battlefield, insisting that anything short of delivering over 80 percent of the votes from their units and wards would amount to an unforgivable betrayal of the collective mandate.

“We did not assemble here for empty rhetoric,” he stated. “We demand total dominance at the polling units. Every street, every compound, every ward must be brought under the APC banner with an overwhelming majority that leaves no room for opposition recovery.”

Echoing and intensifying that call, Olorogun Sir Richard Odibo spoke with equal severity, warning that the credibility of the entire structure rested on measurable results rather than mere attendance.

He described the 80 percent target as a non-negotiable threshold that would separate genuine mobilizers from pretenders. “Leaders who fail to deliver this threshold will have exposed their own weakness,” Odibo asserted.

“This is not a suggestion; it is a binding directive. The Unique Sound Minds Initiative will not tolerate lukewarm performance when the destiny of Udu Constituency hangs in the balance.”

Earlier in the proceedings, Olorogun Igho Akpojotor set the tone by explaining the dual purpose of the visit with deliberate clarity.

He stated that the group had come first to formally salute the members of the Unique Sound Minds Initiative for the solid and unwavering support they rendered during the APC primary election, support that had proven instrumental in consolidating the party’s internal strength.

Looking ahead, he emphasised that the same support should now be magnified and redirected toward the September 19 bye-election.

“We are here to convert past solidarity into an unstoppable electoral force that will guarantee victory for our candidate.”

In a subsequent interaction with the APC standard-bearer, Mr Ator Okolosi, the candidate responded with measured gratitude tempered by steely resolve.

He acknowledged the initiative’s formidable pledge as a critical pillar of the campaign architecture and affirmed that such organised power, if fully activated, would translate into an impregnable majority at the polls.

 

Okolosi stressed that the promised vote harvest must be matched by disciplined execution on the ground, warning that complacency at this stage would be catastrophic. “I receive this commitment with deep appreciation,” he said.

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