According to Abdulahi Idris Zuru special adviser to the governor on communication and strategy said that It was attributed to his dogedness and resilience in governance and political sargacity.
The council, led by Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar as Director General, was in the state to pay homage and seek blessings from the Chairman of the State Council of Chiefs and Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Ilyasu Bashar.
He noted that at Emir’s palace, they met another crowd of traders, farmers, traditional dancers, and praise singers.
Among those who received PCC were Emirs of Argungu Alhaji Samaila Muhammad Mera, Yauri Dr. Zayyanu Abdullahi emir of Yauri and emir of Zuru Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami Gomo III, who had insisted on joining to support the Chairman.
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Senator Yari said their mission was to pay homage and solicit prayers for guidance before full campaign activities .
Responding, the Chairman of the Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Muhammadu Ilyasu Bashar, thanked them and urged them on peaceful conduct of electioneering campaigns.
He declared that APC is deeply rooted and dominates Kebbi’s political landscape due to Governor Idris’s focused and purposeful leadership, and rated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as best performing in recent years, having transformed socio-economic development within three years and deserving another term.
“Governor Idris assured the visitors that APC dominates the state due to stakeholders like Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Senator Atiku Bagudu, Ambassador Sa’idu Nasamu Dakingari, Senator Dr. Yahaya Abdullahi and other critical stakeholders with track records of integrity, and because of impactful developmental projects that have changed the narrative of the state’s development. “
He said the forthcoming campaign visit will only be a formality as the people are already waiting for 2027.
It was at this point that a member of the campaign council Senator Ali Modu Galadima Sheriff stood up and disclosed that with the approval of the Chairman of the Council he announced the conferment of the prestigious political title of KAIGAMA(FIELD MARSHAL) in kanuri tradition of the campaign, on Comrade Governor Nasir Idris in view of his demonstrated commitment and dedication to the success of the party as well as ruggedness and resilience in governance and politics.
