Governor Nasir Idris welcomes African Democratic Congress legacy group members into the ruling party in Birnin Kebbi.
Kebbi State Governor Dr Nasir Idris has officially welcomed members of the African Democratic Congress Legacy Group from all twenty-one local government areas of the state into the ruling All Progressives Congress.
The mass defection event took place at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, where prominent political figures, including former legislative candidates, formally switched their political allegiance.
The defectors cited the developmental achievements of the Idris administration, according to information published by The Sun Nigeria, as the primary motivation for joining the governing party.
Mass Defection to the Ruling Party
The newly welcomed members include notable African Democratic Congress figures such as former candidates for the House of Representatives and the State House of Assembly. They praised the human capital development and infrastructure interventions implemented across the state.
Governor Idris urged the new party members to place their trust in Almighty Allah, emphasizing that political leadership is ultimately a matter of divine will rather than just obtaining a nomination form.
Recalling his personal journey from a primary school teacher to a national labour leader, Governor Idris highlighted that his electoral success was a clear indication of divine providence guiding his administration.
Security and Agricultural Interventions
Addressing the gathering, the governor detailed several key achievements of his administration, particularly focusing on enhanced security measures and robust agricultural support programs.
The state government has successfully increased military personnel from about one thousand to over two thousand, while deploying mobile police and intelligence officers alongside local vigilante groups.
Additionally, the administration has continuously subsidized agricultural inputs and provided various forms of assistance to farmers and vulnerable citizens to alleviate economic and social burdens.
Leadership and Open-Door Policy
Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Dr Tanko Yusuf Sununu commended Governor Idris for maintaining an open-door policy, which he noted encourages political unity and cooperative state development.
The State APC Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kana Zuru, assured the incoming politicians that party structures would integrate them fairly, fostering unity among all members in the twenty-one local government areas.
Speaking on behalf of the legacy group, Bala Manga Zuru stated that their decision was based on genuine observation of the governor's developmental progress rather than partisan considerations.
Women Mobilisation and Governance Appeal
Hajiya Asma'u Nuhu, representing the women among the defectors from Yauri, reaffirmed the strong commitment of female supporters toward securing a re-election victory for the governor in 2027.
She praised the administration's welfare programs while appealing to the governor to increase women's representation and appointments across various key sectors of state governance.
Party leaders expressed confidence that the recent political realignment will significantly strengthen the All Progressives Congress structure throughout Kebbi State in the coming years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who led the defectors to the APC in Kebbi State?
Members of the African Democratic Congress Legacy Group from all 21 local government areas defected to the All Progressives Congress in Kebbi State.
Where did Governor Idris receive the ADC defectors?
Governor Dr Nasir Idris formally received the defectors at the Government House located in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State.
Why did the ADC members decide to join the ruling party?
The defectors attributed their decision to the developmental strides, human capital development, and infrastructure interventions of the Idris administration in Kebbi State.
