I’m unaware of any petition against me – ADC guber aspirant

Idrisu Makanta, an aspirant for the 2027 governorship election in Niger State under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has stated he is unaware of any petition filed by his party seeking his disqualification. Makanta is currently facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N3 billion rice fraud.

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I’m not aware of any petition, and you know anybody who acts on rumour is an illiterate person.

During a media interview, Makanta, known as the Shinkafan Nupe, acknowledged the fraud allegation and his ongoing court case. However, he expressed surprise at the alleged petition from the ADC, stating, "I’m not aware of any petition, and you know anybody who acts on rumour is an illiterate person." He questioned the party's stance, especially when governors with corruption allegations remain active in politics. "Governors are in court with the EFCC, and they are still governors," he noted.

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The courts will decide that. The only thing I see is the hand of God. There are two courts, there is a court of God, there is a court of man. This case is in the court of God and human beings, and they will all decide what they will do

Makanta emphasized his belief in divine justice alongside human legal processes. "The courts will decide that. The only thing I see is the hand of God. There are two courts, there is a court of God, there is a court of man. This case is in the court of God and human beings, and they will all decide what they will do," he said. He confirmed that he did not initiate his bid for the governorship, stating that his community urged him to contest based on his past contributions.

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Governors are in court with the EFCC, and they are still governors.

"This is not the first time. Rather, this is the second time that I have been persuaded by my people to vie for the governorship seat," Makanta explained. He further added, "I must say it, and God is my witness up to this moment, I must tell you I dont know who even bought the form for me." He also commented on the widespread insecurity in the region, linking it to broader societal issues.

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This is not the first time. Rather, this is the second time that I have been persuaded by my people to vie for the governorship seat.