By: John Bassey.
No fewer than 7,000 People Democratic Party (PDP) supporters in Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), to ensure the victory of Comrd. Nasir Idris, come 2027 gubernatorial elections.
Receiving the decamped politicians on behalf of the Kebbi State Governor on Monday at the Local Government Secretariat, the State APC Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru, assured them that the present administration under the able leadership of Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, ready to carry them along.
While assuring the new members of equal treatment, the chairman said the gathering was aimed at streamlining the party structure and ensuring sanity in the state’s political space.
Kan-Zuru appealed to the people of the area to rally around the present administration by supporting its mission and vision for the effective delivery of dividends of democracy.
He reminded the people of the achievements recorded so far by the present government, saying that Kauran Gwandu has constructed roads, schools as well as health care centers across the state, among other developmental projects.
Speaking, the Hon. Member, Kebbi State House of Assembly, representing Arewa State Constituency, Hon. Nura Kangiwa, told the governor that the people of Arewa LG have already endorsed him for his second term bid.
“We have finally and unanimously agreed that our 2027 votes are for you and nobody deserves to occupy the Government House by 2027 than you, Insha Allah,” he said.
On his part, the Chairman of the Governing Board of the College of Education (COE), Argungu, Alhaji Hassan Kangiwa, thanked the governor for supporting their people and providing them with projects that have a direct bearing on the lives of common people.
In his speech, the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris expressed appreciation over the support given to him by the people of Arewa local government.
The governor, who was in Arewa for a thank-you visit initiated by the state party leadership, had approved the rehabilitation of the electricity supply to Kangiwa.
“Insha Allah, within two weeks, you people will start enjoying electricity, and I have also approved the construction of a road from Kangiwa to Chibike as well as a road from Kangiwa to Ire,” he added.
He then assured the decamped politicians that his administration would give them equal treatment just like old members to pave the way for teamwork, saying: “I want you to work hand-in-hand with each other for the success of the party.”
Responding on behalf of the new members, Ismail Dan Iko expressed satisfaction with the performance of the present administration, especially in developmental projects.
“I am a staunch opposition party leader in this local government, but I am satisfied with what this government is doing; his Excellency Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris is a man of integrity, transparency, and a leader with a good mission and vision for the state,” he noted.
