Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has drummed support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) party to sustain its partnership with the Federal Government and the benefits of developmental programmes and projects in the state.

Zulum drummed the residents’ support on Sunday in Maiduguri while addressing a mammoth crowd that gathered to welcome him following his return from Canada and U.S. trips.

The Governor said the people of Borno were committed to supporting the APC, adding that, according to him, voting for the party’s candidates at the presidential, National Assembly and State Assembly levels would strengthen the state’s access to Federal Government interventions.

“If we don’t vote APC at all levels, how do we benefit from the Federal Government projects?” he warned the party supporters.

Zulum added that the people of the state would continue to support the APC because of what he described as the benefits associated with having the same political platform at the federal and state levels.

He, therefore announced plans to commence empowerment programmes targeting youths, women and business owners, particularly those operating in Monday Market and other commercial areas.

He further revealed that the empowerment initiatives were aimed at creating opportunities and improving the economic wellbeing of beneficiaries.

Zulum urged the residents to continue supporting the APC, saying, according to him, the party’s administrations had contributed to development in the state.

Speaking at welcoming event,, Alhaji Ali Bukar Dalori, the APC Deputy National Chairman (North), urged Borno residents to support the party’s candidates from the presidential election down to the State House of Assembly.

He said the residents’ support would help strengthen the party’s presence across the state.

Alhaji Bello Ayuba, the APC Chairman in Borno, said the state remained an APC state, claiming that the party had maintained a strong political presence in Borno since the return to democratic rule.

Ayuba, therefore called on APC supporters to remain committed to the party ahead of the 2027 general election in the country.