2027: Group Endorses Gubio For Borno Governorship

A political group, Southern Borno Youth Advancement Initiative ( SOBYAI ) ,has endorsed Engr Mustapha Gubio , the immediate past commissioner of worovernorship aheks for the Borno State gad of the 2027 elections.

The group said Gubio’s experience in public service and infrastructure development makes him a credible choice to succeed Governor Babagana Umara Zulum.

The group in their call titled: “The 2027 Gubernatorial Succession In Borno State: A Call for Continuity, Competence, and Consolidation of Security Gains,” said the Southern Borno Youth Advancement Initiative (SOBYAI), after extensive consultations across youth structures, community leaders, and professional groups in Southern Borno, wished to make its position clear to the good people of Borno State, distinguished stakeholders, the revered Borno Elders Forum, the vibrant youth constituency, and all leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

A statement signed and issued to newsmen on Tuesday in Maiduguri by SOBYAI president , Hon. Suleiman Tanimu, and the secretary Comrade, Suleiman Abdullahi, respectively, noted that Borno State today stands at a decisive crossroads.

The group said while remarkable progress has been recorded under the visionary leadership Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, they are equally confronted with the stark reality of resurging security threats, with insurgent elements attempting to regroup and destabilise the hard-won peace of our communities.

These circumstances according to them demand that the choice of the next leadership be guided by prudence, foresight, and an uncompromising commitment to continuity.

“The administration of Prof. Zulum has set a high governance benchmark through massive infrastructure renewal, aggressive resettlement of displaced persons, institutional reforms, agricultural revitalization, and a people-centered approach to security.

“Key milestones include: Rebuilding of communities and dignified return of IDPs across Local Government Areas.

“Over 1,000 capital projects delivered, including roads, schools, and healthcare facilities.

“Recruitment of teachers and healthcare workers, plus scholarships for indigent students. Transparency, accessibility, and hands-on leadership that restored public trust,” the group said.

They added that this legacy is too valuable to be left to uncertainty, opining that Borno requires a successor with the technical depth, administrative discipline, and moral clarity to consolidate these gains and chart a path to greater stability and prosperity.

“It is the considered view of SOBYAI that Engr. Mustapha Gubio represents the most credible and prepared individual to sustain and advance the Zulum legacy.

“Engr. Gubio is a distinguished engineer and public servant whose career reflects a rare blend of technical competence, administrative acumen, and genuine compassion for the people of Borno.

“He has over the years, demonstrated track record of executing complex, high-impact projects with efficiency and accountability, consistent with the standards set by Governor Zulum.

“In Engr. Mustapha Gubio, we see a bridge between the remarkable foundations of today and the greater Borno we all aspire to tomorrow. He is a builder, a stabiliser, and a leader for these trying times.

” SOBYAI, therefore, respectfully appeals to all stakeholders; the Borno Elders Forum, traditional institutions, party leaders, women groups, and the youth to prioritise competence, continuity, and character in the forthcoming 2027 gubernatorial selection process,” the group concluded.