Kebbi APC Aspirants Forum Unanimously Backs Tinubu, Governor Nasir Idris For 2027

BIRNIN KEBBI - Members of the All Progressives Congress in Kebbi State who contested the party’s primaries and those who stepped down through consensus have declared total backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, ahead of the 2027 general elections.


The resolution was reached on Sunday during the inaugural meeting of the Kebbi State APC Aspirants Forum held at the Renewed Hope Office in GRA, Birnin Kebbi. The gathering drew together aspirants for the Senate, House of Representatives and the State House of Assembly to review governance, party affairs and strategies for the next polls.


In a communique presented at the end of the meeting, the Chairman of the Forum, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yusuf Bazata, said the group had resolved to stand firmly behind the President and the Governor.  

“The Forum unanimously resolved to endorse and support the candidatures of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and His Excellency, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Executive Governor of Kebbi State, in the 2027 general elections,” Bazata read.

The Forum praised Governor Idris for what it described as inclusive and people  centered governance, saying the administration has delivered visible development across the state.  “We commend Governor Idris for his pragmatic, inclusive and people oriented leadership. His administration has recorded remarkable developmental strides across Kebbi State,” the communique stated.

The aspirants also reaffirmed their loyalty to the APC and pledged to work for the party’s success in 2027. “We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the APC and pledge to mobilize support for the party toward securing victory in the 2027 general elections,” Bazata said.


The group appealed to the party leadership to carry its members along in campaign structures at all levels and urged continued reconciliation among stakeholders. “We appeal to the party leadership to include our members in campaign councils at all levels, while urging continued reconciliation among stakeholders to strengthen party unity ahead of the elections,” the Forum said.

Speaking on behalf of the members, Bazata thanked Governor Idris for approving the refund of nomination form fees paid by aspirants. He described the move as a show of fairness and unity.  “To further unite and strengthen the party, the Governor directed the refund of all monies paid for nomination forms. We have all received our refunds. This fatherly gesture reflects his genuine commitment to the progress and unity of our great party,” Bazata stated.

The Forum also announced its executive council with Alhaji Abdulaziz Yusuf Bazata  as Chairman, Hon. Garba Umar Birnin Tudu as Vice Chairman, Hon. Arzika Zaki as Secretary, Hon. Bello Jibril Wasagu  as Treasurer, Hon. Ibrahim Isah Basaura as Financial Secretary, and Hon. Yahaya Zakari Yauri as Public Relations Officer.

In addition, the Forum named Engr. Ahmad Umar Faruk, Managing Director of NAMA, as Grand Patron. Rt. Hon. Samaila Abdulmumini Kamba, Dr. Usman Sani Tunga, Alhaji Kabiru Sani Giant and Alhaji Umar Buro
 were named Patrons.


The Kebbi APC Aspirants Forum said it would continue to collaborate with the party leadership and other stakeholders to sustain the gains of the Tinubu and Idris administrations and deliver a decisive victory for the APC in 2027.