Captain Mohammed Tukur, Biu Buratai, son of former Chief of Army Staff Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has emerged as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the Borno State House of Assembly seat representing Biu ahead of the forthcoming general election.
Captain Buratai secured the party’s endorsement following the withdrawal of other aspirants, including the incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Yakubu Gambo Kimba, Hon. Yamta Gur, and Aliyu Ismail, during the APC primary process held in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
The consensus arrangement was subsequently ratified through a voice vote by party delegates, supporters, and residents who attended the exercise.
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Announcing the outcome, the Chairman of the Primary Election Committee and Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Saina Buba, declared Captain Mohammed Tukur Tukur Buratai as the party’s flag bearer for the Biu State Assembly seat.
Buba said the decision followed consultations among stakeholders and voluntary withdrawals by the other aspirants in the interest of party unity and cohesion ahead of the elections.
In his acceptance speech, Captain Buratai pledged to offer inclusive representation and prioritise youth empowerment, education, and community development if elected into office.
He also commended Governor Babagana Umara Zulum and Deputy Governor Umar Usman Kadafur for what he described as a transparent and orderly primary process.
The APC candidate further expressed gratitude to party stakeholders, members of the election committee, supporters, and aspirants who stepped down for him, describing their support as a demonstration of unity within the party.
Speaking after the exercise, Hon. Yakubu Gambo Kimba praised Governor Zulum, the deputy governor, and party leaders in Biu for providing him the opportunity to serve the constituency.
He urged APC members and supporters to unite behind the consensus candidate to sustain development efforts in the area.
Kimba also described the consensus arrangement as transparent, peaceful, and well coordinated under the supervision of party stakeholders and government officials
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