{
  "id": 5264209,
  "title": "Kebbi 2027: Idris, Deputy face off over Augie’s emergence as running mate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/kebbi-2027-idris-deputy-face-off-over-augies-emergence-as-running-mate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T06:26:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/03/kebbi-2027-idris-deputy-face-off-over-augies-emergence-as-running-mate/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Political tensions are brewing within the Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as Governor Nasir Idris replaces his deputy, Umar Abubakar-Tafida, with Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as his running mate for the 2027 gubernatorial election. The decision, announced by the APC National Organising Secretary, Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi, is said to be based on professional legal advice concerning Tafida's eligibility to remain on the ticket. Argungu stated that the party had considered legal issues arising from the 2023 gubernatorial election, leading to the decision. However, Tafida's aide, Yahaya Danjadda, disputes this claim, asserting that Tafida was not consulted before Augie was announced as the new running mate. This controversy stems from a 2023 legal challenge by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, which alleged that Tafida had presented a forged secondary school testimonial during the 2023 election. The Court of Appeal dismissed these allegations in November 2023, and the Supreme Court affirmed the ruling on January 19, 2024. Despite citing the 2023 election litigation as the reason for Tafida's replacement, the APC has not disclosed the specific legal finding that would disqualify him from contesting again in 2027. Tafida has responded to the controversy, rejecting the suggestion that the Supreme Court judgment influenced his replacement, stating that attempts to link his removal to the election litigation are an attempt to harm his political reputation. He emphasized that political positions are temporary and subject to change, urging his supporters to remain calm.",
  "summary": "Subtle political tensions are emerging within the Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2027 governorship election following Governor Nasir Idris’ decision to replace his deputy, Umar Abubakar-Tafida, with a former commissioner for finance, Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as his running mate. The development has placed Governor Idris, his deputy, Umar […] Kebbi 2027:…",
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  "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."
}