Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have endorsed Mr Kaka Shehu as the party’s candidate for the Borno Central Senatorial election.
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum stated this at the end of the stakeholders’ meeting in Maiduguri, yesterday.
He said the stakeholders nominated Shehu to replace Senator Kashim Shettima, who was picked as running mate to the party’s presidential flagbearer, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
The governor described the choice of Shehu as something destined by God, adding that “Shehu is a real party man and deserved the support of its members.”
Also, the APC Chairman in the state, Alhaji Ali Dalori praised the development, adding that the delegates followed due process in affirming Shehu as the party’s candidate.
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 the state.
