Governor Nasir Idris has secured the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress for a second term after he emerged as the party’s sole aspirant in a unanimous affirmation by delegates drawn from all 225 wards across Kebbi State.
The affirmation exercise, held on Thursday at the Haliru Abdu Stadium in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, transformed into a large display of political support as party members openly endorsed the governor, popularly known as “Kauran Gwandu,” for the 2027 governorship election.
The Chairman of the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee, Abdulmalik Mahmud, said the committee’s role in the state was essentially to formalise an already settled consensus among party stakeholders.
“Our work here is very simple because the people of Kebbi, especially APC members, have already decided,” Mahmud declared.
He added that the turnout of delegates from all 225 wards demonstrated strong unity and confidence in the governor’s leadership.
“Having satisfied all the requirements of the party and the law, I hereby declare Gov. Nasir Idris as the governorship flagbearer of the APC in Kebbi,” he announced to loud cheers from supporters.
Earlier, the Kebbi APC Chairman, Abubakar Kana-Zuru, said the consensus endorsement reflected a collective agreement by party members to retain Idris for another term.
“All the 225 wards in Kebbi unanimously agreed to return Kauran Gwandu as the party’s flagbearer. That is why we gathered here today to affirm him,” Kana-Zuru said.
In his acceptance speech, Idris described the endorsement as a renewed mandate from the people and pledged to intensify developmental projects across the state.
“I am happy that our people have collectively said they trust us and want us to continue. This is a clear sign that you have faith in our leadership.
“We will do everything possible to provide quality leadership to the good people of Kebbi State,” the governor said.
He also expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, the APC National Working Committee, and stakeholders in the state for their continued backing and confidence in his administration.
“I am humbled by this affirmation. I pledge to deepen the gains recorded in my first term and to run an inclusive government that leaves no community behind,” Idris said.
Calling for sustained unity within the ruling party, the governor urged residents to keep supporting the APC in order to maintain development and stability in Kebbi State.
“I cannot do it alone. With your continued support, we will make Kebbi a model of prosperity in Nigeria,” he said.
