Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Borno LG Election: Zulum hails peaceful conduct

The governor says he is determined to restore normalcy across the state.

• November 28, 2020
Governor Babagana Zulum. [PHOTO CREDIT: Official Twitter account of Zulum]
Governor Babagana Zulum. [PHOTO CREDIT: Official Twitter account of Zulum]

Borno Governor Babagana Zulum has commended the State Independent Electoral Commission for hitch free  conduct of Saturday’s local government councils poll.

Mr. Zulum said this shortly after voting at his Ajari Ward in Mafa, headquarters of Mafa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.

“So far, so good,the electoral commission and other stakeholders should be commended for this election.

“The turn out is impressive and the conduct peaceful. This election can be compared with 2019 election.

“I am satisfied with what I saw on ground,” he said.

Six political parties- African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, All Progresss Congress (APC), All Progressives Grant Alliance (APGA), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) fielded candidates for the poll. 

Ravaged by over a decade of Boko Haram onslaught, the Northeastern state has barely kept itself afloat. 

Governor Zulum is unapologetically determined to restore normalcy and relocate displaced citizens to their abode though threats of insurgency are still rife.

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Tim Curry

Showbiz

‘Rocky Horror” actor Tim Curry dies at 80

The actor passed away on Tuesday evening at his residence in Los Angeles.

Prince Harry and Meghan

World

Prince Harry, Meghan return to UK after six years in U.S.

The family will reside outside London, with no plans for the royals to return to their royal duties.

SFH and National Assembly

NationWide

National Assembly, SFH partner to  strengthen family planning counselling

Ms Odeh said SFH sought to position itself as a technical organisation supporting the National Assembly.

FRSC PERSONNEL BEING DECORATED

States

FRSC decorates 36 officers in Kaduna

He urged the promoted officers to see their new ranks as increased responsibility and a renewed call to service.

Obafemi Hamzat

States

Use federal allocation effectively, deputy governor tells Lagos LG chairmen

Mr Hamzat said the increased allocation should be channelled into projects that would have a direct and lasting impact on residents.

All Farmers Association of Nigeria

Lagos

Lagos farmers call for more irrigation funding to fight food insecurity 

Mr Agbayewa urged local farmers to shift from rain-fed agriculture to irrigated farming.