BREAKING: Kebbi 2027: Gov Idris Dumps Deputy, Picks Ibrahim Augie as Running Mate
Party officials said the swap followed legal advice on eligibility and was made with the deputy governor’s consent, as APC leaders urged unity.
- On Sunday, the All Progressives Congress in Kebbi State announced Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as the new running mate to Governor Nasir Idris for the 2027 election, replacing Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida.
- APC National Organising Secretary, Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, explained the change followed professional legal advice regarding the eligibility of the current Deputy Governor for the 2027 ticket.
- Ibrahim Muhammad Augie, a former Commissioner for Finance under former Governor Atiku Bagudu, hails from Augie Local Government Area and was selected at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi.
- Governor Idris dismissed suggestions of a disagreement, asserting the decision was made with the Deputy Governor's understanding and consent, and urged party supporters to remain focused on the 2027 election.
- Stakeholders from the Argungu Emirate visited the Governor to express support, who called on APC members across the state to work collectively for the party's success in the 2027 general election.
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Kebbi governor drops deputy as 2027 running mate; aide disputes consent claim
Kebbi APC says Governor Nasir Idris replaced his deputy, Umar Tafida, as his 2027 running mate because of legal concerns. The post Kebbi governor drops deputy as 2027 running mate; aide disputes consent claim appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Kebbi gov drops deputy, picks Augie as running mate
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has dropped his deputy, Umar Abubakar Tafida and picked Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The decision was reached at the Presidential Lodge, Birnin Kebbi, during a thank-you visit to the Governor by stakeholders from the Argungu Emirate. Speaking on the significance of the change, the National Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Sule…
2027: Kebbi Gov picks Augie as running mate
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has selected Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election, replacing the incumbent Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida Arugungu. The announcement was made on Sunday at the Presidential Lodge, Birnin Kebbi, during a thank-you visit by stakeholders from […] The post 2027: Kebbi Gov picks Augie as running mate appeared first on Vangua…
BREAKING: Kebbi 2027: Gov Idris dumps deputy, picks Ibrahim Augie as running mate
The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as the new running mate to Governor Nasir Idris for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made on Sunday at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi by the APC National Organising Secretary, Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, during a thank-you visit […] BREAKING: Kebbi 2027: Gov Idris dumps deputy, picks Ibrahim Augie as runnin…
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