Former Kebbi State Governor, Sa’idu Nasamu Dakingari, has endorsed Governor Nasir Idris for a second term, citing the development projects executed by his administration in its first three years.

Dakingari, who is the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council in Kebbi State, said Idris deserved another four years in office, arguing that there was no justification for denying him a second term, particularly as previous governors, including himself, served eight years.

He made the remarks on Monday during the inauguration of the state APC Campaign Council at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Birnin Kebbi, as the party began preparations for the 2027 general elections.

“If the three previous governors, including myself, served eight-year tenures, why shouldn’t Comrade Governor Nasir Idris serve the same, particularly given the unprecedented development achieved in only three years?” Dakingari asked.

The former governor, who also served as Director-General of the party’s campaign council in 2023, expressed confidence that the APC would retain power in Kebbi State and secure victory for President Bola Tinubu at the national level.

He attributed the party’s electoral prospects to the involvement of former governors, serving and former members of the National and State Assemblies, as well as other influential political figures in the campaign council.

Dakingari thanked the party for entrusting him with the responsibility of leading the council and pledged to work with other members to ensure the success of APC candidates in the forthcoming elections.

Speaking at the inauguration, Governor Idris expressed confidence that the composition of the campaign council would strengthen the party’s mobilisation and electoral prospects ahead of 2027.

He said the council comprised experienced politicians, technocrats, academics, business leaders, retired military officers and other professionals with established records of service.

According to the governor, its membership also includes retired generals, former controllers-general of paramilitary organisations, representatives of non-governmental organisations and prominent community leaders.

Idris said the combination of political experience, professional expertise and grassroots connections would position the APC for victory in the 2027 elections.

“With this calibre of people, with grassroots political support and a track record of selfless service, we are good to go for victory for APC candidates in Kebbi State in 2027,” he said.

The governor urged members of the council to demonstrate commitment and work collectively towards securing victory for the party at all levels.

The campaign council is chaired by Idris, with Dakingari serving as Director-General. Its leadership structure also includes a deputy chairman, three deputy directors-general and a secretary, alongside directors and secretaries appointed to oversee various subcommittees.