In a rare display of cross-party unity, constituents across Biu, Bayo, Kwaya Kusar and Shani Federal Constituency have thrown their weight behind Rep. Muktar Betara Aliyu, hailing his record as proof that performance still trumps politics in Borno’s grassroots.
The endorsement, declared April 21, drew together community leaders, youth blocs, and civil society groups from all four LGAs — a consolidation observers say signals deep-rooted confidence in the lawmaker’s stewardship at the House of Representatives.
Stakeholders pointed to a visible footprint: roads cut through hard-to-reach villages, classroom blocks delivered, primary healthcare centres revived, and youth empowerment schemes that residents say moved from promise to payroll.
“This is not just about politics; it is about continuity of development,” one community leader said, a refrain echoed across town halls and ward meetings. “When leadership delivers, the people respond.”
Betara’s accessibility was a recurring theme. Constituents described a lawmaker who picks calls, tours hinterlands, and ties federal projects to local needs — a contrast in a region where insecurity often widens the gap between Abuja and the grassroots.
What sets this wave apart is its breadth. Associations across party lines have shelved rivalries to back Betara, a shift analysts see as the North-East’s growing turn toward performance-based politics. In a zone battered by conflict, the ballot box increasingly rewards roads, schools and clinics over slogans.
Biu/Bayo/Kwaya Kusar/Shani is one of Borno’s most politically active federal blocs. Years of security strain have made federal representation a lifeline: constituents expect not just laws, but boreholes, bridges, and budget lines that reach the ward level.
Betara, a ranking House member, has leveraged seniority to channel federal attention and projects to the constituency, building what allies call a “development compact” with voters.
No election bell has rung, but the April 21 endorsement is being read as early positioning. Unified backing strengthens Betara’s hand within the All Progressives Congress and puts rivals on notice in a terrain where grassroots loyalty is currency.
For residents, the message is simpler: protect the gains. The consensus forming across Southern Borno is a reminder that in Nigerian politics, sustained delivery is the oldest campaign poster — and it’s already up on the wall.
Stay ahead with the latest updates! Join The ConclaveNG on WhatsApp and Telegram for real-time news alerts, breaking stories, and exclusive content delivered straight to your phone. Don’t miss a headline — subscribe now!
