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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has refuted claims suggesting he is planning to defect from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, describing the speculation as false and politically motivated.<\/p>\n

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, the governor said the rumour, which surfaced on some online platforms, was a baseless fabrication aimed at causing unnecessary political tension.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe 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, APC, to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, alongside five other governors,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n

Zulum dismissed the claim as the handiwork of individuals he described as detractors with no meaningful contributions to the progress of Borno State or the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is entirely false and exists only in the imagination of its sponsors,\u201d he stated, adding: \u201cIt is a classic example of cheap, politically motivated speculation designed solely to distract us.\u201d<\/p>\n

He reiterated his unwavering loyalty to the APC and restated his commitment to the development of Borno State.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy loyalty to the APC remains firm and my dedication is solely to the welfare and progress of Borno State. We have no time for cheap politics; our hands are full with the noble task of rebuilding and developing our dear state,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Zulum also urged media outlets and the public to rely on credible sources for verified information and not fall for the tactics of political detractors.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has refuted claims suggesting he is planning to defect from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, describing the speculation as false and politically motivated. 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