By Shuaibu Zubair Tatu, Birnin Kebbi
Former governors of Kebbi State, Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero and Alhaji Sa’idu Nasamu Dakingari, alongside the incumbent Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, have called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to unite and support all candidates of the party ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
They made the call during the distribution of vehicles and motorcycles to APC campaign coordinators across the state. The items were donated by the party’s House of Representatives candidate for Bagudo/Suru Federal Constituency, Hon. Bello Ka’oje.
Speaking at the event, Senator Aliero, a former governor and APC candidate for Kebbi Central Senatorial District, said Governor Idris’ gestures of goodwill had reached all parts of the state.
He urged party members and supporters to contribute to the party and assist people in their respective communities, noting that political support should not be limited to donations of vehicles and motorcycles.
“You must not necessarily donate vehicles and motorcycles. Help people wherever you can. We will reflect a similar gesture to the party and the people,” he said.
Aliero also called for peaceful campaigns, urging APC members to shun thuggery and violence, which he said would yield no positive results.
“We have the tools for political campaign. We don’t want to fight anyone. We have the backing and support of the people,” he added.
In his remarks, Dakingari, who is Nigeria’s Ambassador to Türkiye, acknowledged the contributions of successive administrations to the development of Kebbi State, saying the incumbent governor had also initiated development projects.
“The governor has done his best. No one can finish everything. You cannot leave someone who has started bringing development and go for someone who does not know where to start,” he said.
Governor Idris, who also spoke at the event, commended Ka’oje for the donation and urged residents not to be misled by claims that Kebbi was insecure.
He acknowledged that no society was entirely free of crime and called on residents to work with security agencies by providing credible information to support their operations.
“There is nowhere that is crime-free. We should come together, organise ourselves, and give security agencies vital information to help their operations,” he said.
The governor also urged residents to pray for peace and unity in the state.
Reflecting on his experience in office, Idris said he had faced what he described as falsehoods and alleged plots aimed at undermining his administration since assuming office.
“I have never seen politics like this,” he said.
