The Southern Borno Concerned Citizens Forum (SBCCF), has hailed the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) party for officially endorsing Home. Ali Abdullahi Ida as the governorship running mate in the 2027 general elections in the state.

The Forum said it. has also commended Isa, the running mate for organizing a tour of the Borno South Senatorial District comprising 11 Local Government Areas in Borno state.

The Forum describes the tour as more than a political engagement; it was a remarkable homecoming that united the people of Southern Borno in appreciation to the APC for recognising one of their finest sons — a distinguished public servant, humanitarian, administrator and respected community leader.

The tour, led by the APC Governorship Candidate, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, alongside his Running Mate, Hon. Ali Abdullahi Isa, received overwhelming receptions across Southern Borno. Traditional rulers, political leaders, elders, youths, women, students and party faithful came out in their thousands to welcome the delegation and reaffirm their confidence in the APC.

One of the defining moments of the tour was the unprecedented reception accorded to the delegation by the traditional institutions and people across the five Emirates and four Local Government Areas visited in Southern Borno. Everywhere the delegation went, the message remained consistent: appreciation to the APC for selecting a humble, compassionate and humanitarian son of the soil whose years of dedicated public service have earned him the respect and admiration of the people.

The Forum notes with great pride that the Appreciation Tour demonstrated the unity and solidarity of Southern Borno. Community after community expressed gratitude to the APC leadership for giving the zone the opportunity to produce the Deputy Governorship Candidate and pledged their unwavering support for the success of the APC in the forthcoming elections.

A major highlight of the historic homecoming was the royal reception at Biu Emirate, the maternal home of Hon. Ali Abdullahi Isa. During the visit, His Royal Highness, the Emir of Biu, affirmed before the delegation that Hon. Ali Abdullahi Isa is indeed a true son of the soil.

The Emir further testified that his father, Mallam Abdullahi Alkali Isa Miringa, is a highly respected elder statesman whose integrity, wisdom and selfless contributions to public service have earned him lasting honour throughout Biu Emirate and Borno State. This royal testimony reflects the enduring reputation of a family whose legacy has been built on leadership, service and commitment to society.

The Southern Borno Concerned Citizens Forum believes that the remarkable receptions witnessed throughout the tour were not accidental. They were genuine expressions of the people’s confidence in the character, humility and humanitarian disposition of Hon. Ali Abdullahi Isa, whose decades of public service have touched countless lives across Borno State.

For more than three decades, Hon. Ali Abdullahi Isa has distinguished himself in public service. Beginning his career as an Audit Assistant in 1991, he steadily rose through the ranks, serving in several strategic positions, including Chief Administrative Officer (Audit), Assistant Director of Administration at the Government House, Director of Research and Statistics at the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and Acting Director General of SEMA.

Throughout the most challenging periods of insurgency and humanitarian crises, he played critical roles in coordinating relief interventions, supporting internally displaced persons, and assisting vulnerable communities across the state.

Beyond his impressive public service career, Hon. Ali Abdullahi Isa hails from the respected Miringa family of Biu, a family renowned for producing distinguished public servants, administrators, scholars and community leaders. His family has, for generations, contributed significantly to the growth, peace and development of Borno State through integrity, discipline and selfless service.

The Forum therefore commends the APC for making a decision that has resonated positively with the people of Southern Borno. The overwhelming support demonstrated during the Appreciation Tour confirms that the choice of Hon. Ali Abdullahi Isa has strengthened the confidence of the people in the party and further consolidated the spirit of inclusion, unity and shared purpose across the region.

The Southern Borno Concerned Citizens Forum expresses profound appreciation to the Emirs, District Heads, Local Government Councils, traditional institutions, religious leaders, women, youths, students, community associations, APC stakeholders and the entire people of Southern Borno for the exceptional hospitality, unity and commitment displayed throughout the historic tour.

As the political journey towards 2027 continues, the Forum remains confident that the partnership of Engr. Mustapha Gubio and Hon. Ali Abdullahi Isa represents a combination of visionary leadership, administrative experience, humanitarian service and grassroots connection capable of advancing the peace, unity and sustainable development of Borno State.

This statement is issued by the National Chairman of the Southern Borno Concerned Citizens Forum (SBCC), Hon. Bulama Sawa, to commend the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for organising a historic Appreciation Tour across Southern Borno following the emergence of Hon. Ali Abdullahi Isa (AAI) as the party’s Deputy Governorship Candidate.