From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi
The Special Adviser to the Kebbi State Governor on Communication and Strategy, Alhaji Abdullahi Idris Zuru, has stated that no matter how politicians regroup under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), they cannot unseat the incumbent Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, in the 2027 governorship election.
Zuru stated this in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, where he described those behind the ADC coalition as ambitious politicians attempting the impossible by seeking to achieve their political ambitions in their states.
According to him, “Barely two years to the 2027 general elections, political storms have gathered momentum with the formation of coalition forces under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
“The coalition involves mostly ambitious politicians who are convinced of the impossibility of achieving their political ambitions in their states under their respective political parties.
“The uncomfortable situation resulted from the declaration of an overwhelming vote of absolute confidence in the incumbent state governors as a result of the remarkable successes achieved in the past two years.
“Comrade Governor Nasir Idris is one of the state governors identified by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the national, state, and local government levels and indeed the membership, including the electorate, to have justified his mandate through the execution of valuable socio-economic development programmes and projects.
“Therefore, a consensus has been reached, based on an objective analysis of the projects and programmes executed as well as their impact on the lives of the people, that a second-term mandate should be considered for continuity in the interest of the rapid development of the state. No politician under the guise of ADC or any opposition party can unseat Governor Idris.”
Zuru noted that Governor Idris has achieved a significant milestone in the political transformation of Kebbi State.
“He is the first and only serving governor so far that mobilised all his predecessors, regardless of political differences, and involved them in the governance of the state at an advisory level, which they discharge with dedication and sincerity of purpose.
“Comrade Governor Nasir Idris is an amazing leader whose respect, humility, generosity, and demonstrated commitment to peace, unity, and development of Kebbi State overwhelmingly attracted the leadership and membership of opposition political parties, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with the defection of its three senators, two House of Representatives members, and three state Assembly members to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“Presently, it can boldly be declared that all the politicians of substance, genuinely interested and sincerely committed to the development of Kebbi State, are in the All Progressives Congress (APC), with demonstrated commitment to ensuring a second term for Comrade Governor Nasir Idris.
“Beyond reasonable doubt, considering the present political situation and positive development in Kebbi State, for any politician, however falsely overrated by inconsequential political thugs, under any political party, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to venture into the Kebbi State governorship election in 2027, it will be a jamboree and wasteful venture.
“Aspirants for any elective position in Kebbi State should try to showcase the scorecard (if any) of their contributions that directly impacted the well-being of their communities and not display eight years of accumulated multi-billion naira investments scattered across the country and well-known by Nigerians, with no visible impact on the lives of the people of Kebbi.”
He added that the ADC has no base in Kebbi State, stating that all grassroots politicians of substance are collectively in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and solidly behind Comrade Governor Nasir Idris.