Dakingari Supports Idris for Another Term in Kebbi

Former Kebbi State Governor, Sa’idu Nasamu Dakingari, believes Governor Nasir Idris should get a second term in office. He pointed to the development projects completed by Idris in his first three years.

Dakingari is the Director-General of the Kebbi State All Progressives Congress Campaign Council. He said there is no reason for Idris not to serve two terms, as his predecessors, including him, served for eight years.

He made these comments on Monday during the inauguration of the state APC Campaign Council at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Birnin Kebbi. Party leaders and other stakeholders came together to kick off plans for the 2027 general elections.

The former governor, who also led the APC campaign in 2023, is confident that the party will keep control of the state and help President Bola Tinubu win 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 believes the party's chances in the elections are strong due to the participation of former governors, current and former members of the National and State Assemblies, and other key political figures in the campaign council.

Dakingari thanked the party for the chance to lead the council. He promised to collaborate with other members to ensure victory for APC candidates.

Earlier, Governor Idris shared his confidence that the people chosen for the campaign council would boost the party's political efforts for the elections. He noted that the council includes experienced politicians, technocrats, academics, business leaders, retired military officers, and other professionals with solid backgrounds.

Idris said the council also has retired generals, former heads of paramilitary groups, respected academics, NGO representatives, and community leaders. He believes this mix of political experience, professional skills, and local connections will help the APC win in 2027.

“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 council members to show dedication and work together to secure victory for the party at all levels. The campaign council is led by Governor Idris, with Dakingari as Director-General. There is also a deputy chairman, three deputy directors-general, and a secretary.

Directors and secretaries have been named to lead different subcommittees that will handle campaign activities as they prepare for the 2027 general elections.