By John Bassey, Kebbi
Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket for a second term after emerging unopposed in the party’s primary election.
The governor was unanimously endorsed by APC card-carrying members from all 225 wards across the state during the affirmation exercise held at the Haliru Abdu Stadium in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.
Chairman of the Election Committee, Alhaji Abdulmalik Mahmud, a former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, said the committee was mandated by the APC national headquarters to conduct the governorship primary election in Kebbi State.
“Our work here is very simple because the people of Kebbi, especially APC members, have already decided,” Mahmud stated.
He confirmed that representatives from all the 225 wards were present at the venue, describing the turnout as a strong indication of victory for the party.
“Having satisfied all the requirements of the party and the law, I, as Chairman of the APC Governorship Primary Election in Kebbi State, hereby declare Governor Nasir Idris as the gubernatorial flagbearer of the APC in Kebbi State,” he announced.
In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Comrade Ahmed Idris, the State APC Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru, said all the 225 wards in the state unanimously agreed to return “Kauran Gwandu” as the party’s candidate.
“That is why we gathered to affirm the governor and pave the way for him to lead the state for another four years,” Kana-Zuru said.
In his acceptance speech, Governor Idris assured residents of his administration’s commitment to delivering more developmental projects that would positively impact their lives.
“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,” he pledged.
The governor also thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC National Working Committee, and stakeholders in Kebbi State for the confidence reposed in him.
“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 added.
He further called for unity among party members and urged citizens to sustain their support for the APC at all levels in order to consolidate development across the state.
“I cannot do it alone. With your continued support, we will make Kebbi a model of prosperity in Nigeria,” the governor said.
