Ex-Kebbi Governor Dakingari Backs Idris for Second Term
Former Kebbi State Governor, Sa’idu Nasamu Dakingari, has endorsed Governor Nasir Idris for a second term, 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 (APC) Campaign Council, said Idris deserved to serve two terms, noting that previous governors, including himself, had 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 party’s campaign council in 2023, expressed confidence that the APC would retain power in Kebbi 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, and other influential political figures in the campaign council.
Dakingari thanked the party for entrusting him with the role and pledged to work with other members to secure victory for APC candidates in the 2027 elections.
Earlier, Governor Idris expressed confidence that the calibre of individuals appointed to the campaign council would strengthen the party’s mobilisation ahead of the polls.
He said the council comprised experienced politicians, technocrats, academics, business leaders, retired military officers, former heads of paramilitary organisations and community leaders.
According to him, their political experience, professional expertise and grassroots connections would strengthen the APC’s chances in the 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.
Idris chairs the campaign council, with Dakingari serving as Director-General. The council also has a deputy chairman, three deputy directors-general and a secretary, alongside directors and secretaries appointed to lead its various subcommittees.
By Oluwafemi Shodipe.
