By Umar Faruk Birnin Kebbl
Indications have emerged that Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero, representing Kebbi Central Senatorial District under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), may soon defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This development comes after hundreds of his supporters, led by his younger brother, Alhaji Abba Aliero, met with Governor Nasir Idris at the Government House on Wednesday evening in Birnin Kebbl.
Alhaji Abubakar Abba Aliero described the meeting as a "tete-a-tete" and assured that the public would be informed of any decision reached later. "We were summoned to friendly discussions with His Excellency, the Governor, which we obliged," Abba said. "We sought time to return to our constituencies for further consultations with grassroots supporters, upon which we shall decide the best course of action."
Although Senator Aliero was absent from the meeting, his close associates, including the former Commissioner for Works, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku Bunu, and the state Assembly member representing Aliero constituency, Hon. Buhari Muhammad Aliero, among others, participated in the discussions. Also in attendance were the former Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Muhammadu Magawata Aliero, and the former Chairman of Dandi Local Government Council, Hon. Salihu Dila Kamba.
Political pundits have described Governor Nasir Idris as the "Father of Political Unity" in Kebbi, while Senator Alieru remains a key player in the state's politics. Recently, Senator Aliero praised Governor Idris for his impressive performance in governance and rapid development of Kebbi. Notably, Senator Aliero defeated the then-incumbent Governor Atiku Bagudu of the APC in the 2023 Senatorial Elections, after defecting from the APC to the PDP.
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