Kebbi PDP faces internal rift over governor support
A split has emerged within the Kebbi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party as some prominent members have declared support for Governor Nasir Idris of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The group, led by former Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Ishaya Bamaiyi (retd.), insists it will remain within the PDP despite backing the incumbent governor. However, the official state PDP leadership has rejected any endorsement of Idris or the APC. The situation has intensified political manoeuvring in Kebbi State.
What we know
- A group of PDP stakeholders, including Lt Gen Ishaya Bamaiyi (retd.), announced support for Governor Nasir Idris’ re-election bid.
- The group cited Idris’ commitment to infrastructural development and leadership as reasons for their support.
- The Kebbi State PDP leadership, led by Usman Suru, denied endorsing the APC or its candidate, reaffirming loyalty to the PDP and its candidates.
- Suru urged party members to disregard rumours and remain united under the PDP platform.
- Recent defections from the African Democratic Congress to the APC have added to the shifting political landscape in Kebbi State.
