Kebbi APC Ward Congresses: Governor Nasir Idris monitors party elections, pledges cooperation with newly elected ward officials
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris on Wednesday monitored the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congresses across the state, pledging to work closely with newly elected party officials.
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Governor Idris observed the exercise alongside prominent party leaders, including Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Abubakar Atiku Bagudu; Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero; APC National Organising Secretary Suleiman Muhammad Argungu; and State APC Chairman Abubakar Kana-Zuru.
The governor visited selected venues, including Kauran Gwandu Primary School and Justice Ibrahim Umar Primary School in Birnin Kebbi, where ward congresses were conducted.
Party officials said the exercise covered all 225 wards in the state, producing new ward executives through a consensus process.
Speaking at one of the venues, Governor Idris said his administration would collaborate with the new ward leaders to advance party and government initiatives at the grassroots level.
The APC State Chairman, Abubakar Kana-Zuru, explained that the consensus process followed consultations with stakeholders and complied with party guidelines.
Abdulmalik Mahmood, Chairman of the Ward Congress Committee, added that the exercise adhered strictly to the party constitution.
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The congresses coincided with the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, underscoring the party’s commitment to its electoral timetable while respecting religious observances.
