Kebbi Governor Picks Ibrahim Augie as 2027 Running Mate

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has selected Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as his new running mate for the 2027 governorship election, replacing the incumbent Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida. The announcement was made on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi during a thank-you visit from stakeholders of the Argungu Emirate.

The decision was publicly unveiled by the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Organising Secretary, Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad Argungu. He explained that the change was based on professional legal advice regarding Senator Tafida's eligibility to serve as the running mate for the upcoming election. "The present Deputy Governor was dropped as the running mate to Governor Nasir Idris for the 2027 general election based on professional legal advice," Argungu stated. He emphasized that the move was made with the full understanding and consent of Senator Tafida and insisted there was no rift between the governor and his deputy.

Governor Idris, speaking to journalists after the event, echoed this sentiment, flatly dismissing any talk of a falling out. He assured party members that he was ready to work with his new...