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Kebbi Governor Submits Nomination Form for Second Term Bid

From The Punch · (6m ago) English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has officially submitted his nomination form to seek a second term in office under the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general elections.
  • The submission was received by APC National Organizing Secretary Suleiman Argungu, who praised Governor Idris for his leadership in infrastructure and human development.
  • The Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Abubakar Umar-Tafida, expressed gratitude for the party's support and reiterated the administration's commitment to ongoing development projects and consolidating achievements.

Governor Nasir Idris's formal submission of his nomination form for a second term signals a strong intent to continue his administration's development agenda in Kebbi State. The event, marked by the presence of key party stakeholders, underscores the All Progressives Congress's (APC) confidence in his leadership and electoral prospects for 2027.

The commendation from APC National Organizing Secretary Suleiman Argungu highlights the perceived successes of Governor Idris's first term, particularly in infrastructure and human development. This positive assessment from the party leadership suggests a unified front and strong backing for his re-election bid.

The APC is proud to have a leader like you. Your impact on both infrastructure and human development in Kebbi State is evident. We are confident in your ability to secure victory in 2027. This is reality, not speculation

— Suleiman ArgunguAPC National Organising Secretary, commending Governor Idris's leadership and expressing confidence in his re-election.

Representing the governor, Deputy Governor Abubakar Umar-Tafida conveyed appreciation for the party's support and reaffirmed the administration's dedication to its ongoing projects. The call for continued resident support emphasizes the administration's focus on consolidating achievements and delivering further dividends of democracy if re-elected, positioning the upcoming election as a mandate for continuity.

Governor Idris remained focused on consolidating the achievements already recorded since assuming office.

— Abubakar Umar-TafidaKebbi State Deputy Governor, reaffirming the administration's commitment to development.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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