{
  "id": 1329545,
  "title": "Kebbi gov replaces deputy, picks new running mate for 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/kebbi-gov-replaces-deputy-picks-new-running-mate-for-2027-1329545",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T19:10:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/kebbi-gov-replaces-deputy-picks-new-running-mate-for-2027/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has chosen Alhaji Ibrahim Augie as his new running mate for the 2027 governorship race, replacing the current Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Tafida. The decision was made following professional legal advice, according to a statement from the APC National Organising Secretary, Alhaji Suleiman Argungu. Tafida was informed of the decision and consented to it, indicating no disagreement between Idris and Tafida. Argungu urged politicians, APC members, and supporters to accept the development and collaborate for the success of the party in the upcoming election. Governor Idris emphasized the need for unity, support, and cooperation as his administration continues to drive development in Kebbi State. Augie, a former Finance Commissioner in Kebbi State under former Governor Atiku Bagudu, was born in Augie Local Government Area of the state.",
  "summary": "Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has replaced his deputy, Senator Umar Tafida, with Alhaji Ibrahim Augie as his running mate for the 2027 governorship elec Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-gov-replaces-deputy-picks-new-running-mate-for-2027/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "BREAKING: Kebbi 2027: Gov Idris dumps deputy, picks Ibrahim Augie as running mate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/breaking-kebbi-2027-gov-idris-dumps-deputy-picks-ibrahim-augie-as",
        "published": "2026-08-16T17:32:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Kebbi gov replaces deputy, picks new running mate for 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/kebbi-gov-replaces-deputy-picks-new-running-mate-for-2027",
        "published": "2026-08-16T18:48:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}