'My loyalty is to APC' - Borno Gov debunks rumoured plan to join ADC

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has distanced himself from claims that he's planning to lead five other governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the newly adopted opposition coalition platform, the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Zulum's reaction is contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in which the Governor described the rumour as an unfounded fabrication by unscrupulous elements seeking relevance.

Therefore, he reaffirmed his loyalty to the APC, stressing that the rumour was invented solely to create a distraction for his administration and trigger unnecessary political tension.

“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 the Governor as saying,

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“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.”

The Governor reiterated his commitment to the ruling party and urged the people of Borno State to treat the reported plan with a pinch of salt.

“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 said.

Zulum challenged media organisations to ensure proper verification of information before further dissemination.

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“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,” the statement concluded.