By Umar Faruk Birnin Kebbl
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has asserted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is the only party capable of salvaging Nigeria, given its people-oriented antecedents and good governance record.
Governor Idris made this statement on Tuesday after meeting with 1,125 delegates from the 225 wards in the state at the Presidential Lodge, Birnin Kebbi.
The delegates, elected at the ward level, represent the party in electing governorship candidates during primaries.
According to Governor Idris, the recent defection of top Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members to the APC was motivated by his administration's remarkable achievements.
"People have seen things for themselves under my leadership; my administration has transformed Kebbi," Governor Idris said.
"All parties have testified that we are doing an excellent job in our urban and rural transformation programme. The administration has maintained transparent and judicious utilization of resources for the benefit of our people."
The Governor welcomed the new members, assuring them of equal opportunities, rights, and privileges.
"I commend our teeming supporters for their support and cooperation. I am resuming my thank-you visit to local government areas, and other members of the opposition parties are enthusiastic about defecting to the APC; we shall receive them with open arms," Governor Idris remarked.
The Governor's statement comes after two former Commissioners, Alhaji Muhammadu Magawata and Alhaji Atiku Bunu, defected from the PDP to the APC on Monday, paving the way for Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero's potential return to the APC.
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