Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno says former governors in the ninth National Assembly have endorsed the candidature of Sen. Ahmed Lawan for the seat of Senate President.
The governor also revealed that all the Senators-elect and House of Representatives members-elect from Borno state have endorsed candidature of Lawan and Gbajabiamila. According to Shettima, the only way APC governors can show appreciation to President Buhari is for them to support his programmes and political decisions.
“As far as Borno is concern, we are in alignment with the aspirations of Mr President and that of our party.
****endorse......not endorses plsss
Let the whole OfficialAPCNg members endorse him, las las na senators and rep members go vote
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