Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has revealed that he was once detained by the police after declaring his intention to contest for the chairmanship of Mafa Local Government Area of the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

He disclosed that following the incident, he made a decision never to personally announce his intention to contest for any political office again.

Naija News reports that Zulum made the revelation on Wednesday during the inauguration of the Borno State All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council at the Multipurpose Hall of the Government House in Maiduguri.

Recounting his experience, the governor said he was once involved in drawing water from a well in Mafa, leaving his hands blistered and covered in blood, when he decided to express interest in the chairmanship position.

He explained that his ambition was driven by his desire to provide boreholes for the community, adding that he prayed to Allah to grant him the opportunity to address the water challenges in the area.

However, Zulum said some individuals accused him of belonging to the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) and attempting to incite residents against local government officials, allegations that reportedly led to his arrest.

He said, “I was in Mafa, drawing water from a well, my hands blistered, soaked with blood. So, I declared interest and prayed to Allah for the position to drill boreholes in Mafa. But some people reported that I joined NADECO or whatever they call it, trying to instigate the public against the local government officials, and I was locked up.”

The governor noted that detention could sometimes be part of the challenges associated with political struggles.

He added, “So, I will not be surprised if police arrest someone during a political struggle.”

Speaking with journalists, Zulum also reflected on the demands of leadership, stressing that governing a state requires considerable sacrifice, patience and commitment.

He disclosed that he often leaves his office between 11:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. because of his busy schedule and the volume of official engagements.

The governor also addressed criticisms directed at his administration, including allegations surrounding the recent arrest of protesters who reportedly chanted “Tinubu Must Go.”

Maintaining that he had no involvement in the incident, Zulum said he only learnt about what happened at the mosque the following morning.

He stated, “God knows, I only got to know about what happened in the mosque the following morning. But I have to absorb it because they voted for me.”

Zulum further recalled a spiritual experience at the holy Kaaba alongside President Bola Tinubu, where he said he prayed and forgave everyone who had wronged him. He added that he also publicly sought forgiveness from anyone he might have offended.

The governor urged aspirants who lost in the APC primary elections to set aside their differences and support the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He said, “It’s only God that gives power to whom He wishes, and if you take it in good faith, He will replace it with something better.”

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that he is prepared to resign from government if the party wins the 2027 presidential election but fails to deliver on its promises to Nigerians.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that Amaechi made the declaration during an interview with News Central TV, where he discussed the ADC’s plans and the performance Nigerians should expect if the party takes over power.

The former Rivers State governor said the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, was familiar with his character and would understand his decision to leave office if the administration failed to meet expectations.

According to Amaechi, Nigerians would regard Atiku as a hero within the first year of an ADC-led government if the party wins the forthcoming election.

He said, “I’m sure the presidential candidate (of the ADC) knows my character, that if we’re not performing, I may likely leave government if we’re not performing.

“Yes, I’m not joking. But the way the situation is, and the way I know Atiku, our first year in office, he will be hailed as a hero.”

Amaechi further expressed confidence in Atiku’s ability to lead the country, arguing that Nigerians would regret not electing the former Vice President earlier if he emerges victorious in 2027.

He also challenged anyone who claimed he had made a promise and failed to fulfil it to come forward with evidence.

The ADC running mate urged Nigerians to scrutinise his record in previous public positions, including his tenure as governor of Rivers State, Minister of Transportation and Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

He maintained that voters should assess his achievements against their expectations and reject the ADC if his record failed to convince them.

Amaechi stated, “Atiku will be hailed as a hero. Nigerians will regret not voting for him earlier before this time.

“Let any Nigerian who said I made a promise to him and I refuse to fulfil come forward. Any Nigerian, that’s one. Two, let this be a referendum on all of us, not just the current administration. Yes, all of us. Let it be a referendum. Go back and say Amaechi was once a governor. Amaechi was once a minister. Amaechi was once a speaker.

“Judge, assess all that I have done in this office. If I don’t meet your criteria, if I don’t meet what can convince you to vote for us, don’t vote for us.”