2023: Betara clinches APC Return Ticket unopposed for Biu/Bayo, K/Kusar/Shani Federal Constituency

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Rep. Muktar Aliyu Betara has been elected unopposed as candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for Biu/Bayo/Kwaya/Kusar/Shani Federal Constituency of Borno State ahead of the 2023 National Assembly polls.

Hon. Betara, who recently received overwhelming support from his constituents, that contributed money to purchase the nomination and expression of interest forms for him is coming back to the House for the fifth term unopposed.

The primary election which took place at the Local government Headquarters showcased a massive turnout of supporters who came to witness the formality of their representative picking the ticket for the fifth time without any challenger.

All the delegates from his four Local Government Areas making up the federal constituency affirmed his nomination through the ballot monitored by Security forces,, INEC and APC officials respectfully.

Rt Hon Muktar Betara Aliyu polled 194 votes to be declared candidate of the party having secure majority of the votes cast

Betara’s constituents who were full excitement celebrated with the lawmaker, just as majority of the women were heard chanting solidarity song “Say Betara”, “Say Betara.”

They listed his numerous achievements to include the provision of road infrastructure, education, scholarships, women empowerment, skills acquisition among others.

In his acceptance speech, the lawmaker thanked his constituents for the show of love

According to him, “I am happy my people want me back because i am always on ground for them. This has shown how much they appreciate my effort and I will keep doing more for them.

“I want to use this medium to thank everyone for believing in me”, together we will work to achieve the goals for the good of our Constituents

Recall that Betara’s Constituents had scored the lawmakers achievements in the state very high saying they have never had it so good before.