Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has dismissed widespread rumours suggesting that he, along with five other governors, is planning to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The denial came in a statement issued on Sunday by his media aide, Dauda Iliya, who described the viral claim as a “baseless fabrication” aimed at stirring political confusion.
“We have become aware of a fictitious and mischievous social media report circulating in certain quarters, alleging plans by me to decamp from the All Progressives Congress to the African Democratic Congress, alongside five other governors,” the statement quoted Zulum as saying.
The governor emphasized that the story was nothing more than a political distraction crafted by individuals with no real stake in Borno’s development.
“This is entirely false and exists only in the imagination of its sponsors. They are detractors who have made no meaningful contribution to the progress of Borno State or Nigeria.
“It is a classic example of cheap, politically motivated speculation designed solely to distract us and create unnecessary political tension,” he said.
Reiterating his dedication to the APC and the people of Borno, Zulum added, “My loyalty to the APC remains firm, and my dedication is solely to the welfare and progress of Borno State.
“I urge the good people of Borno and the general public to disregard this fabrication.
“We have no time for cheap politics; our hands are full of the noble task of rebuilding and developing our dear state.”
He urged media practitioners and the public to verify their sources before spreading such falsehoods.
“I call on media outlets and the public to verify information from credible official sources and to ignore the desperate fabrications of those seeking relevance through disinformation.
“We remain resolute in our commitment to serving Borno State under the banner of our great party, the APC,” Zulum concluded.