2027: Tinubu endorsement turns free for all fight in APC Northeast meeting [PICS]

It was free for all fight in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC Northeast zonal meeting in Gombe on Sunday as stakeholders endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima for a second term ahead of 2027 presidential election.

The consultative meeting which held in Gombe State capital in the Northeastern Nigeria was well attended by political stalwarts from the region.

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Personalities in attendance are, governors Babagana Zulum of Borno, Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, and Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe, the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Deputy National Chairman Dr. Ali Bukar Dalori, and thousands of party loyalists.

Fight broke out when Comrade Mustapha Salihu, National Vice Chairman of the ruling party in the North-East, only mentioned President Tinubu for endorsement without Vice President Kashim Shettima.

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When it was the turn of Salihu to speak, he endorsed Tinubu to emerge as an unopposed candidate of the APC but was silent about Shettima. The moment he finished his speech, delegates at the forum started to hurl insults at him, with some threatening to attack him physically, but he had to be escorted out of the meeting by security operatives.

A section of attendees reportedly expressed strong dissatisfaction with the decision, leading to a scuffle that quickly escalated into  physical confrontation. Security personnel had to intervene to restore order.

Despite the incident, party leaders moved forward with the endorsement. In his address, Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum hailed the achievements of the current administration, highlighting progress in sectors such as health, education, youth and women empowerment, and economic development.

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