The APC is currently angry and confused about Governor Idris’ allegedly joining the PDP to the Atiku alliance.
Nigeria News Nalin There are reports that amid widespread rumors that Governor Nasiru Idris may be in trouble before the 2027 election.
The Nigerian news platform learned that the speculation was fueled by a virus report, said to be among the five serving APC governors IDRI, who are considering teaming up with 2023 PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar in hopes of driving unmanned President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
But despite reports spreading on social media, the state government has been silent on the issue for 48 hours, sparking speculation that some facts may exist in the rumor.
The prolonged silence has exacerbated anxiety among party members and residents who now want to know the political future of the governor and the country’s political dynamics.
NewsOnline Nigeria observed that despite the opposition, PDP has a strong presence in Kebbi State.
The three senators representing the National Assembly state – Adamu Aliero (North), Yahaya Abdullahi (Central) and Garba Musa Maidoki (South) – are all members of the PDP.
Amid the uncertainty of the future in the APC by Governor Nasiru Idris, former Governor Adamu Aliero continues to have a significant impact on Kebi State politics.
Although Aliero switched to the opposition PDP, his political experience remains undeniable, and many see him as a key decisive player in the state’s election outcomes.
This powerful representation puts the opposition in a strong foothold in Kebbi.
In the 2023 governoral election, APC’s governor Idris won a narrow advantage, gaining only 52% of the vote to beat his main rival, retired PDP’s Army General Aminu Bande.
Rumors of Idris defectors have triggered an internal crisis within the APC, with several party members expressing concern about the party’s future direction.
In particular, some top members are reportedly in conversation with opposition parties, including the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in a bid to lead to a possible defection from the governor.
These have led to general uncertainty among APC members, especially in the Governor’s Ward, Nassarawa II, where there is growing confusion about the future.
To calm the growing turmoil, Muhammad Zuru, APC chairman of Kebi State University, issued a public statement warning party members not to align with what he calls “so-called emerging parties” (including SDP).
He said: “As party members, we must remain loyal and sincerely support the party and the government.”
The speculation has since sparked a mixed reaction from APC members in the state.
In an interview with Daily Jobs, some APC members dismissed the report as unfounded, while others grew worried that the governor’s defection might soon become a reality.
“I don’t think this is true,” said Alhaji Sani Bello, senior APC member for the Brinin Kebbi Local Government Area.
He added: “This is just one of the rumors that tend to be every election cycle. Governor Idris is too committed to the APC leaving now, especially after the victory in the last election.”
But not everyone shares Bello’s optimism. Brinin Kebbi, a party member of the governor’s ward who wants to remain anonymous, expressed a more cautious view.
“The silence of the government is worrying. We are very concerned. This situation is getting worse every day and if the governor is flawed, it may end the APC dominance of Kebbi State. I worry that defection may be imminent.”
Another APC staunch who has been involved in local politics for many years added that the decline in APC’s fate could lead to defection.
“Governor Idris may be considering joining forces with Atiku. At the state and national level, the APC is broken and some of us are already working on alternatives. If the governor takes action, others will follow. It’s all about survival in the political game.”
While some members are concerned about Idris’ alleged defection of the governor, they are also increasingly chatting within the APC, namely, Federal Attorney General (AGF) Abubakar Malami plays the role of governor in 2027.
Some party members expressed strong support for Marami, who was described as a viable alternative and could unite the leaders of the Party during these uncertain times.
Historically, Kebbi has been a stronghold for APC, but recent events have exposed cracks within the party.
Meanwhile, Kabir Sani-Mig, the special counsel for Nasiru Idris, has failed several efforts by Kabir Sani-Giant, the special counsel for power and politics.
After he was recently suspended from APC, Sani-Giant still couldn’t achieve it.
He was recently suspended for allegedly taking a snake into the government building and scaring VIPs and officials.
