Kebbi Gov Idris Replaces Deputy With Augie As 2027 Running Mate

By Tony Enokela

Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has nominated Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election, replacing the incumbent Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida.

The announcement was made on Sunday at the Presidential Lodge, Birnin Kebbi, during a thank-you visit by stakeholders from the Argungu Emirate to the governor.

The National Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, said the decision was based on professional legal advice concerning the eligibility of the incumbent deputy governor.

“The present Deputy Governor was dropped as the running mate to Governor Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, for the 2027 general election based on professional legal advice,” he said.

Argungu said the decision was reached with the understanding and consent of Tafida, stressing that there was no disagreement between the governor and his deputy.

He urged APC members and supporters across the state to remain united and work towards the party’s success in the 2027 election.

Governor Idris, in his remarks, thanked the people of Argungu Emirate for their support and reiterated that the change was necessitated by legal considerations.

He also highlighted his administration’s achievements in the emirate and appealed for continued support and prayers.

The representative of the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Ibrahim Hassan Kundudan Kabi, and the Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Alhaji Bashir Isah Mera, also spoke at the event and reaffirmed their loyalty to the administration.