Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, has received the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Governor of Zamfara State, Dr Dauda Lawal Dare and other prominent party leaders from the national and state levels during a courtesy visit to Government House, Birnin Kebbi, as part of consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The delegation, led by Senator Yari, visited Kebbi State to engage traditional rulers, strengthen party coordination and mobilise support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
Governor Idris accompanied the delegation to the palace of the Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar, where they paid homage to the royal fathers.
Emirs of Argungu, Yauri and Zuru also joined the engagement to receive the high-powered delegation.
Speaking, Senator Abdul-Aziz Yari commended Governor Idris for facilitating the meeting with the traditional rulers, noting that bringing the Emirs together had significantly eased the council’s assignment.
He explained that the delegation was seeking the prayers, counsel and support of the royal fathers for President Tinubu and the APC as the party prepares for the forthcoming elections.
He added that the campaign council would work closely with party leaders and support groups to achieve its objectives.
Senator Yari expressed confidence in the APC’s political structure in Kebbi State and appreciated Governor Idris for the warm reception accorded the delegation.
He also urged party members to close ranks, promote unity and strengthen cooperation, stressing that mutual understanding and collective commitment would be critical to the success of the campaign.
Yari disclosed that the council intended to adopt a campaign strategy focused on showcasing the administration’s achievements and allowing Nigerians to assess its programmes and their impact on citizens’ lives.
On security, the APC Presidential Campaign Council Director-General acknowledged the challenges confronting Kebbi State and other parts of the country, noting that insecurity predated the current administration.
He said the Federal Government and state governments were making concerted efforts to address the situation through investments in security equipment and other interventions.
In his remarks, Governor Idris expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for the opportunity to receive the delegation and thanked Senator Yari and other APC leaders for visiting Kebbi State.
He noted that the participation of the Emirs of Gwandu, Argungu, Yauri and Zuru underscored the importance attached to the engagement.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s support for President Tinubu, pointing to Federal Government projects and interventions in Kebbi State as evidence of the importance of continued cooperation between the state and the Federal Government.
Governor Idris further declared that the APC in Kebbi remained united, cohesive and firmly committed to supporting President Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. He expressed confidence in the party’s existing leadership structure and noted that prominent political leaders in the state were working together to advance the party’s interests.
Earlier, the Emir of Gwandu and other traditional rulers offered prayers for the success of the APC in the 2027 general elections and the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term.