The Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Mustapha Idrissa Timta, on Sunday led a high-powered delegation of traditional rulers, political leaders and stakeholders from the Gwoza Emirate on a solidarity visit to Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, following the nomination of Hon. Ali Isa Abdullahi as the All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy Governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections.
The visit came less than 24 hours after the Emir of Biu, Alhaji Mustapha Umar Mustapha II, led 27 District Heads and other stakeholders of the Biu Emirate on a similar solidarity visit to Governor Zulum.
Shehu Mustapha Idrissa said they were at the Government House in appreciation of the unanimous choice of Engineer Mustapha Gubio as the party’s governorship candidate and Hon. Ali Isa Abdullahi as his running mate, describing both as competent leaders capable of sustaining the state’s development trajectory.
The Emir further said that the people of Gwoza were united in their support for the APC ticket and expressed confidence in the candidates’ capacity.
“Your Excellency, we are here at the Government House to show our solidarity and respect for the Governor for choosing Engineer Mustapha Gubio and Ali Isa Abdullahi as his running mates,” the Emir said.
The royal father recalled that Engineer Mustapha Gubio worked closely with Governor Zulum during his tenure as Commissioner for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RRR), noting that their collaboration contributed significantly to the resettlement of several communities, including Gwoza town.
He also commended the choice of Hon. Ali Isa Abdullahi, describing him as a hardworking, dedicated and competent leader worthy of the confidence reposed in him.
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, expressed gratitude to the Emir and the entire Gwoza delegation for the show of solidarity, describing the visit as a demonstration of unity and confidence in the party’s candidates.
“Your visit is a clear indication that our deputy governorship candidate, Hon. Ali Isa Abdullahi, is a person of proven integrity and enjoys the confidence of his people,” Governor Zulum said.
The Governor noted that the emergence of Engineer Mustapha Gubio and Hon. Ali Isa Abdullahi was by divine providence and urged leaders and supporters to remain united and continue praying for the success of the APC ticket.
“The emergence of Engineer Mustapha Gubio and Hon. Ali Isa Abdullahi is by the will of Almighty Allah. Power belongs to Allah, and He gives it to whom He wills at the appointed time. I urge everyone to rally round and pray for their success,” he said.
Governor Zulum announced that the state government would construct a befitting school on the site of the former IDP camp and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to resettling the remaining communities affected by the insurgency.
“The evacuation of IDPs has commenced in earnest and will soon be completed. We will construct a befitting school on the premises and ensure the resettlement of the remaining communities,” the Governor assured.
The meeting was attended by the APC Governorship Candidate, Engineer Mustapha Gubio; his running mate, Hon. Ali Isa Abdullahi; Senators Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) and Barrister Kaka Shehu Lawan (Borno Central); members of the House of Representatives, Abdulkadir Rahis and Engineer Bukar Talba; APC State Chairman, Alhaji Bello Ayuba; and other party leaders.
