Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket for Borno South, setting him up for a possible fifth term in the National Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Ndume emerged unopposed at the party’s primary held in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, after a consensus arrangement among stakeholders.

Consensus Deal Clears Way For Ndume

The lawmaker was adopted as the APC candidate following the withdrawal of his main challenger, Abdullahi Askira, Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly.

Askira reportedly stepped down after consultations with party leaders and stakeholders in the senatorial district, paving the way for Ndume’s affirmation.

With no opposition left in the race, Ndume was formally declared the party’s flag bearer through a consensus process.

Ndume Appreciates Party Stakeholders

Speaking after his emergence, Ndume expressed appreciation to APC leaders, elders, and party members in Borno South for their continued support.

“I want to thank our elders in Borno South Senatorial District for their unwavering support for me. I want to reassure them that I will continue to promote their interest at all times,” he said.

He also commended Askira for stepping down from the race, describing his decision as a demonstration of party loyalty and unity.

“I must not fail to commend Honourable Askira, who listened to persuasions and appeals of the party leaders and took the decision to drop his aspiration. Your loyalty to the party is exemplary,” he added.

Ndume urged stakeholders to remain united as preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 elections.

Set For Fifth Term In Senate

If elected in 2027, Ndume will extend his long-standing legislative career with a fifth term in the Senate, following earlier years in the House of Representatives before moving to the upper chamber.