Ex-gov Dakingari backs Idris for second term in Kebbi

File photo: Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris

Former Kebbi State Governor, Sa’idu Nasamu Dakingari, has said Governor Nasir Idris deserves a second term in office, citing the development projects executed by his administration in its first three years.

Dakingari, who is the Director-General of the Kebbi State All Progressives Congress Campaign Council, said there was no reason Idris should not serve two terms, noting that his predecessors, including himself, spent eight years in office.

He spoke on Monday at the inauguration of the state APC Campaign Council at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Birnin Kebbi, where party leaders and other stakeholders gathered to begin preparations for the 2027 general elections.

The former governor, who also headed the APC campaign council in 2023, expressed confidence that the party would retain power in the state and secure victory for President Bola Tinubu at the national level.

“If the three previous governors, including myself, served eight-year tenures, why shouldn’t Comrade Governor Nasir Idris serve the same, particularly given the unprecedented development achieved in only three years?” Dakingari asked.

He attributed the party’s electoral prospects to the involvement of former governors, serving and former members of the National and State Assemblies, as well as other influential political figures in the campaign council.

Dakingari expressed appreciation for the opportunity to lead the council and pledged to work with other members to ensure victory for APC candidates.

Earlier, Governor Idris expressed confidence that the calibre of individuals appointed to the campaign council would strengthen the party’s political mobilisation ahead of the elections.

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He said the council brought together experienced politicians, technocrats, academics, business leaders, retired military officers and other professionals with proven records of service.

According to the governor, its membership also includes retired generals, former controllers-general of paramilitary organisations, prominent academics, representatives of non-governmental organisations and respected community leaders.

He said the combination of political experience, professional expertise and grassroots connections would give the APC the support needed to win the 2027 elections.

“With this calibre of people, with grassroots political support and a track record of selfless service, we are good to go for victory for APC candidates in Kebbi State in 2027,” Idris said.

The governor urged members of the council to demonstrate commitment and work collectively towards securing victory for the party at all levels.

The campaign council is chaired by Governor Idris, with Dakingari serving as Director-General, alongside a deputy chairman, three deputy directors-general and a secretary.

Directors and secretaries have also been appointed to head the various subcommittees responsible for coordinating campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.