The All Progressives Congress in Kebbi State has re-elected Abubakar Kana-Zuru as its State Chairman for a second term, following a peaceful and consensus-driven congress held in Birnin Kebbi.
Kana-Zuru emerged unopposed at the state congress conducted on Tuesday at Goru Bulasa, with delegates drawn from all 21 local government areas and 225 wards of the state.
The gathering included party executives, party members, former governors, former and serving deputy governors, and members of the State and National Assemblies.
The congress was largely conducted through consensus, a move party leaders described as a demonstration of unity and maturity within the Kebbi APC.
Other officials elected include Alhaji Ado-Mudi Augie as Vice Chairman, Alhaji Saidu Muhammad-Kimba as Secretary, Alhaji Sahabi Lolo as Assistant Secretary, and Alhaji Abubakar Bunza as Treasurer.
Hajiya A’isha Gunabi emerged as State Women Leader, with Hajiya Jamila Baba as Assistant Women Leader, while Alhaji Isah Assalafi and Alhaji Lukman Yauri were elected as Public Relations Officer and Assistant PRO, respectively, alongside other executive members.
Chairman of the Organising Committee, Alhaji Attahiru Maccido, described the exercise as one of the most orderly in the party’s history in the state. He noted that, unlike previous congresses marked by disorganisation, the current process was peaceful and well-coordinated, commending Governor Nasir Idris for providing an enabling environment.
In his remarks, Governor Nasir Idris praised party stakeholders and delegates for their maturity, stating that the peaceful outcome reflected a collective commitment to unity and progress.
“We have witnessed the calibre of people elected without rancour,” the governor said, congratulating the new executives and applauding the national committee from Abuja for ensuring transparency.
Also speaking, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, said the orderly conduct of the congress underscored the strong unity within the Kebbi APC.
“Kebbi is leading by example. What we are witnessing today is the product of wide consultations and agreement on consensus where possible,” Bagudu said, pledging continued support for the governor and the party.
In his acceptance speech, Kana-Zuru thanked the governor and party stakeholders for the renewed mandate, assuring members of his loyalty and commitment to strengthening the party and supporting the administration’s developmental agenda.