2027: ‘I will not impose any candidates on Kebbi communities’ — Gov Idris promises

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has pledged that he will not impose candidates on communities during the 2027 general elections, insisting that people have the right to choose their representatives.

The governor made the pledge while receiving executive members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, from Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi.

“I will never impose any candidate on any community. You have the mandate to decide who represents you,” Idris said, urging party members to support candidates with proven records of service.

He said his administration had implemented about 80 per cent of its campaign promises in less than three years and reaffirmed his commitment to completing the remaining pledges.

The governor also said his government was up to date with the payment of salaries, pensions, gratuities and other entitlements, adding that workers’ welfare remained a top priority.

Idris further disclosed that the state government had continued to support farmers with free fertilisers, agro-chemicals and farm equipment, as well as traditional rulers through infrastructural support and welfare programmes.

He urged APC officials to mobilise members for the ongoing e-registration exercise, noting that it was crucial for credible internal party elections.

He expressed concern over the low participation from Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area.