Contesting Elections in the Bangsamoro Region

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BANGsamoro City -- Rallying under the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) Chief of Staff Abdulraof "Sammy Gambar" Macacua, along with his role as Secretary General of the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), has publicly declared his intention to steer clear of the forthcoming elections in the Bangsamoro Region.

Macacua spoke in an interview following a campaign rally in Maguing, Lanao del Sur, where Commander Bravo of MILF North Western Mindanao Front Command made his presence known.

Commander Bravo leads the MILF's military operations and also holds a position within the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA).

At the campaign rally, Commander Bravo hinted at the existence of dedication, loyalty, or life sacrifices necessary for the greater cause. Macacua clarified that Commander Bravo’s statement does not reflect the official stance of the MILF.

Macacua, who serves as the potential chief minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), urged all candidates, supporters, and stakeholders to encourage voters to make informed decisions based on their convictions and personal choices.

In a recent statement on his Facebook page, Commander Bravo assured the public that he has no intention of encouraging anyone to cast their votes in a specific direction.

Macacua emphasized the importance of adhering to the principles outlined in the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) and upholding the peace process in the region.

While sources have yet to disclose election dates or Macacua's direct involvement in the electoral process, his influential role in both the Bangsamoro government's transitional phase and as Governor of Maguindanao del Norte places him in a pivotal position to oversee governance and security matters ahead of the Bangsamoro parliamentary elections. (Edgar E. Fuerzas)

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Abdulraof "Sammy Gambar" Macacua was born on September 13, 1957.
He is a key figure in Moro politics and a former MILF combatant.
Macacua served on the Bangsamoro Transition Commission, which drafted the organic law for the autonomous region.
He was appointed Interim Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region and sworn in by President Marcos Jr. on March 12, 2025.
Macacua's current political position includes serving as Governor of Maguindanao del Norte (appointed April 2023, confirmed April 28, 2023).
The sources do not specify election dates or his direct electoral involvement in the Bangsamoro parliamentary elections.

Despite being the Secretary General of the United Bangsamoro Justice Party and the Interim Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, Abdulraof "Sammy Gambar" Macacua, born on September 13, 1957, has declared his intention to abstain from the upcoming elections in the Bangsamoro Region.
Commander Bravo, the leader of the MILF North Western Mindanao Front Command and a member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority, hinted at the necessity of dedication, loyalty, or life sacrifices during a campaign rally in Maguing, Lanao del Sur.
Macacua clarified that Commander Bravo's statement did not reflect the official stance of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.
Macacua, as a potential chief minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, called on all candidates, supporters, and stakeholders to encourage voters to make informed decisions, basing their choices on their convictions.
In a recent post on his Facebook page, Commander Bravo assured the public that he has no intention of influenceing anyone's vote.
Macacua's influential role in both the Bangsamoro government's transitional phase and as Governor of Maguindanao del Norte places him in a strategic position to supervise governance and security matters ahead of the Bangsamoro parliamentary elections, although sources have yet to reveal the election dates or his direct involvement in the electoral process.