Former Kebbi State Governor, Saidu 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 said Idris deserves another term because of the progress recorded since he assumed office in 2023.

The endorsement adds to the growing support Idris has received from party leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Dakingari, who is the Director General of the Kebbi State All Progressives Congress Campaign Council, spoke on Monday at the inauguration of the state APC Campaign Council at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Birnin Kebbi. Party leaders and other stakeholders gathered at the event to begin preparations for the 2027 general elections.

He said there was no reason Idris should not serve two terms, noting that his predecessors, including himself, spent eight years in office.

In his words, if the three previous governors, including myself, served eight year tenures, why should Comrade Governor Nasir Idris not serve the same, particularly given the unprecedented development achieved in only three years?

He attributed the party electoral prospects to the involvement of former governors, serving and former members of the National and State Assemblies, as well as other influential political figures in the campaign council. He expressed appreciation for the opportunity to lead the council and pledged to work with other members to ensure victory for APC candidates.

Dakingari, who also headed the APC campaign council in 2023, expressed confidence that the party would retain power in the state and secure victory for President Bola Tinubu at the national level.

He said with the calibre of people in the council, with grassroots political support and a track record of selfless service, the party was good to go for victory for APC candidates in Kebbi State in 2027. His remarks were received with applause by party supporters at the venue.

Governor Idris inaugurated the campaign council on Sunday at the Presidential Lodge, Birnin Kebbi, charging members to work towards securing victory for all party candidates in the forthcoming general elections. He described Kebbi as an APC stronghold and called on party stakeholders to return to their respective communities to mobilise support for the party candidates across all elective positions.

He urged members to demonstrate commitment, dedication and determination in discharging their responsibilities.

The campaign council is chaired by Governor Idris, with Dakingari serving as Director General, alongside a deputy chairman, three deputy directors general and a secretary. The APC State Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kana Zuru, commended Idris for his support for the party and commitment to the successful inauguration of the campaign council. He urged members to remain dedicated to campaign activities, work collectively and ensure the party success in the forthcoming elections.

In his response, Dakingari thanked the governor for the confidence reposed in him and other members of the council. He assured the governor that the committee would work diligently and collectively to achieve the party objectives. He said on behalf of all members of the committee, we are fully committed to delivering on this assignment, and we will work hard and put in our best to ensure the success of the APC in the 2027 General Elections. With the council now in place, attention will turn to grassroots mobilisation across Kebbi 21 local government areas.