2027: Kebbi Gov picks Augie as running mate

By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has selected Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election, replacing the incumbent Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida Arugungu.
The announcement was made on Sunday at the Presidential Lodge, Birnin Kebbi, during a thank-you visit by stakeholders from the Argungu Emirate to the governor.
The National Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, said the decision to replace the deputy governor was based on professional legal advice concerning his eligibility.
“The present Deputy Governor was dropped as the running mate...