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…Barely one week after his endorsement as the All Progressive Congress (APC)
Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris has sought for the support and blessing of the tradition rulers in the state after he was endorsed by the members of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state as governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, Alhaji Abdullahi Idris Zuru stated this in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi.
Zuru explained that the the Governor,at the weekend paid a visit to the Emir of Gwandu palace, Birnin Kebbi,where he sought the blessings of the Emir, Alhaji Muhammadu Illiyasu Bashar.
According to him, “Kebbi state Governorship flag bearer for 2027 general elections, Comrade Nasir Idris has embarked on a notification and blessing-seeking visit to the Emirs in the state.
“The first leg of the visit that commenced at the weekend was at Palace of the Emir of Gwandu Alhaji Muhammadu Ilyasu Bashar and was the company of prominent stakeholders of the All Progressive Congress in the state, including a former Governor Ambassador Sa’idu Nasamu Dakingari, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Senator Atiku Abubakar Bagudu, the state chairman of the party Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Kana Zuru, friends and political associates.
“Comrade Nasir Idris has from the onset, told the Emir that he was at the Palace to formally notify him of the resolution of the membership of the All Progressive Congress in Kebbi state to unanimously endosed him and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu unanimously endosed him and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as candidates of the party in the forthcoming general elections”.
Zuru said that Governor Idris while at the Gwandu’s palace,requested for a special prayer for God’s guidance and blessing in the course of their political activities from the Royal Father, a decendant of the renowned Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Abdullahi Ibn Fodio.
“The Governor made it categorically clear that he was not at the Palace for electioneering campaigns in view of the fact that traditional rulers are apolitical and campaigns are yet to be authorised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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“He emphasised that the visit is an established tradition in the state and recalled that he was in the team that visited the Palace with the governorship candidates in 1999, 2007, 2011, and 2014. He added that he was also aware of similar visits by President obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’adua, President Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, and recently Bola Ahmed Tinubu, seeking for prayers, Allah’s guidance and blessings.
“Governor Nasir Nasir, requested the Emir to bless the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu and Comrade Governor Nasir Idris by the members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and pray for God’s guidance towards eventual victory at the polls”.
According to Zuru, Governor Idris declared that both him and President Bola Tinubu have maintained a cordial relationship with the traditional institutions in view of their commitment, dedication, and selfless services towards improving the well-being of the people.
In his reaction, Emir Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Illiyasu Bashar,who is also Chairman of Council of Chiefs in the state, expressed gratitude for the honour and prayed for God’s guidance for the Governor.
He was quoted to have , pledged to be fair and just to all and reminded the politicians to note that there have increasing in the public awareness among the electorates of their rights.
The Emir noted that electorates now know their right to decide the fate of politicians in democratic governance, putting into consideration the politicians with the capacity and antecedent of track record of selfless services.
Zuru added that, Governor Idris also proceeded to Argungu, where he also visited the Emir Alhaji Samaila Mera, who commended the governor for the significant milestone achieved by his administration.
He prayed for God’s guidance and blessings for the governor’s continued efforts in developing the state and called for hitch-free electioneering campaigns.
