By Abdullahi Idris Sadaukin Zuru
The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign council, composed of politicians of substance and seasoned bureaucrats with proven integrity, has been described as capable of simplifying electioneering campaigns for the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Comrade Governor Nasir Idris in 2027.
This is in addition to the unprecedented impactful socio-economic development programmes achieved by the administration of Governor Idris in the last three years.
The observations were made at the inauguration of the APC campaign council at the Presidential Banquet Hall, Birnin Kebbi, at the weekend by critical stakeholders, including Governor Idris.
Addressing the mammoth crowd of politicians and acknowledged bureaucrats, Governor Idris expressed absolute confidence in the victory of the party at all levels in 2027.
He noted the council comprises a high number of bureaucrats and technocrats from the academic and business community, highly experienced politicians, patriotic nationalists including retired members of the Armed Forces and selfless individuals with track records of integrity and verifiable contributions to community development.
He further identified other members, including retired Generals, retired Controllers-General of paramilitary organisations, renowned academicians, NGOs, and highly respected politicians with unblemished records in their various fields of endeavour.
“With this calibre of people with grassroots political support and track record of selfless services, we are good to go for the victory of APC candidates in Kebbi State in 2027,” he declared and urged them to maintain their good records of service and ensure success.
In his remarks, Director General of the council and former Governor, Ambassador Sa’idu Nasamu Dakingari, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and optimism that APC candidates under Governor Idris will win in view of unprecedented socio-economic development and participation of all successive governors, former and serving National and State Assembly members and other politicians of substance.
Ambassador Dakingari who also served as the Director General of the council in 3023 insisted that “if the three previous Governors including myself served for eight years tenure why shouldn’t Comrade Governor Nasir Idris serve the same particularly going by the unprecedented development achieved in only three years “
The leadership of the campaign council is made up of the Governor as chairman, deputy chairman, director general, three Deputy Directors General, secretary, as well as a Director and secretary for all the sub-committees
Zuru is Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to Kebbi State Governor.
