Kebbi gov drops deputy, picks Augie as running mate
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has dropped his deputy, Umar Abubakar Tafida and picked Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The decision was reached at the Presidential Lodge, Birnin Kebbi, during a thank-you visit to the Governor by stakeholders from the Argungu Emirate. Speaking on the significance of […]
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has removed his deputy, Umar Abubakar Tafida, and appointed Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as his running mate for the upcoming 2027 governorship election. This decision was made during a meeting at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi with stakeholders from the Argungu Emirate.
Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, the National Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), clarified that this change was due to professional legal advice regarding the eligibility of the current deputy governor. Augie was chosen as the new running mate with the consent of Tafida.
There was no conflict between Idris and Tafida over this decision, and the Governor expressed gratitude for the Argungu Emirate's continued support. Idris confirmed that the decision was made with Tafida's understanding and agreement, and urged all politicians and supporters to maintain unity for the success of the APC in the 2027 election.
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