By El-Yakub Dabai, Birnin Kebbi
Kebbi State Aspirants All Progressives Congress who participated in the last primaries and consensus exercises for 2027 polls have endorsed President Tinubu and Governor Idris as their sole candidates for their offices
Arising from the maiden meeting of the Kebbi Forum, held on Sunday at the Renewed Hope Office, GRA, Birnin Kebbi, the Chairman,Abdulaziz Yusuf Bazata, said members unanimously resolved to support the candidatures of President Tinubu and Governor Nasir Idris.
The Forum also commended Governor Idris for what it described as his pragmatic, inclusive, and people-oriented leadership, noting that his administration has recorded remarkable developmental strides across Kebbi State.
The Forum appealed to the party leadership to include its members in campaign councils at all levels while urging continued reconciliation among stakeholders to strengthen party unity ahead of the elections.
Bazata expressed appreciation to Governor Idris for approving the refund of all nomination form fees paid by aspirants, describing the gesture as unprecedented and a clear demonstration of the Governor’s commitment to fairness, justice, and party cohesion.
“To further unite and strengthen the party, the Governor directed the refund of all monies paid for nomination forms. We have all received our refunds. This fatherly gesture reflects his genuine commitment to the progress and unity of our great party,” Bazata said.
The Forum also announced the composition of its executive committee: Alhaji Abdulaziz Yusuf Bazata as Chairman, Hon. Garba Umar Birnin Tudu as Vice Chairman, Hon. Arzika Zaki as Secretary, Hon. Bello Jibril Wasagu as Treasurer, Hon. Ibrahim Isah Basaura as Financial Secretary, and Hon. Yahaya Zakari Yauri as Public Relations Officer.
In furtherance of its objectives, the Forum appointed Engr. Ahmad Umar Faruk, MD, NAMA, as Grand Patron, while Rt. Hon. Samaila Abdulmumini Kamba, Dr. Usman Sani Tunga, Alhaji Kabiru Sani Giant, and Alhaji Umar Buro were named Patrons.
