Borno South 2027: Askira Withdraws, Ndume Set for Consensus Ticket

APC Clears Path for Ndume’s Senate Return as Askira Steps Down

Ndume Gains Edge as Rival Askira Bows Out of APC Senate Race

The path appears to have been cleared for the Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, to return to the Senate following the withdrawal of his main rival for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket, Honourable Abdullahi Musa Askira.

Askira’s decision to step down was communicated in a statement issued by his aide, Bilyaminu Umar Ngulde, and made available to journalists in Abuja.
According to the statement, Askira said his withdrawal from the race was influenced by several appeals from APC stakeholders in Borno South.
Part of the statement read: “I write to respectfully notify you that after extensive consultations, our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has decided to award Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume the party’s ticket for the forthcoming 2027 general election.”
It further stated: “Following these wide-ranging consultations, the party called upon Honourable Abdullahi Musa Askira and requested him to step down in favour of the incumbent Senator, Ali Ndume. In the spirit of party loyalty and collective progress, Honourable Abdullahi Musa Askira has graciously complied.”
Askira also called on his supporters across Askira-Uba and the entire Southern Senatorial District to give their full support to Senator Ndume, urging peace, unity, and collective commitment to the development of Southern Borno.
Quoting his words, the statement added: “The seat of power comes from God alone. If Allah has decreed it for you, no one can change it; and if Allah has not decreed it for you, no one can give it. Since Almighty Allah has given them the positions, let us all support them for the progress of our party and our people.”
He also expressed appreciation to his supporters and media team for their dedication and sacrifices.
With this development, the APC candidate for Borno South is expected to emerge through a consensus arrangement rather than a direct primary.