Contending interests in forthcoming presidential primaries and other elections will not stop the All Progressives Congress (APC) from establishing a consensus that would consolidate party unity and national progress, Borno State governor, Professor Umaru Zulum has said.
Speaking while welcoming members of the Progressive Consolidation Group (PCG) to his office on Friday, Governor Zulum emphasised that Borno State will work with the partys hierarchy, members of the National Assembly and leaders at ward and State levels to ensure the actualisation of decisions to be made by President Muhammadu Buhari, who is the partys de-facto leader.
Members of the pro-Osinbajo PCG met Governor Zulum, the Secretary to Borno State Government, Alhaji Usman Jidda Shuwa and members of the State cabinet at the Borno State Government House Council Chambers, on Friday afternoon, with a strong message on the need for a united front towards making Professor Yemi Osinbajo President in 2023.
Said Governor Zulum: I am solidly behind initiatives aimed towards enhancing the unity of our party and progress of Nigeria; at this crucial time, no one and nothing will prevent the party from moving in unison.
We have to identify the right individuals to lead the nation and the task requires governors, party hierarchy and the President working together in concert.
Individual aspirations may have to be downplayed because we all have to concur with the decision of the leader of our party.
Borno State under me will promote unity and all efforts to ensure the success of APC; we shall work with the party hierarchy, our leaders at the National Assembly, and our party leaders at ward and State levels to arrive at best solutions for taking the country forward, Zulum stated.
Pointing out his humble background, Gov. Zulum emphasised his humble beginnings as a village boy, adding that his major priority is seeing how the people of Borno State will do well within a flourishing economic climate that is achievable in Nigeria.
Earlier, Chairman of the PCG, Dr. Aliyu Rabiu Kurfi had spoken of the need for Governor Zulum, other State governors and party leaders at the ward, State and federal levels to forge a consensus towards making Professor Yemi Osinbajo Nigerias next President in 2023.
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, deserves the right of first refusal and even in a crowded race with great individuals, he stands out as an insider with the right level of competence and intellect to do the job better than all others, said the PCG chieftain.
He further stressed the need for all party leaders to reach a solid consensus on ensuring that Osinbajo becomes Nigerias next President in 2023, adding that good self-discipline, moral qualities and competency demonstrated during President Buharis absence makes Osinbajo the best candidate for APCs presidential ticket.
Personalities on the PCG entourage to Borno include its Deputy chairman (North) Mr. Musa Liman Kwande; its Deputy Chairman (South), Dr. Ebenezer Faji and former Managing Director of African Petroleum Plc, Shettima Abba-Gana who was a former commissioner in Borno State.
Others include the PCG Womens Leader, Hajia Rabi Dauda, Barrister Emmanuel Pippa (Publicity Secretary) and Mr. Jeff O. Ozomegwa, the Deputy Secretary-General.
