Kebbi State Commissioners Purchase N50 Million APC Nomination Form For Governor Nasir Idris

Kebbi State commissioners purchase the N50 million APC nomination form for Governor Nasir Idris, fulfilling a vote of confidence pledge. Read more on the 2027 race.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 29, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Daily Post Nigeria

A Collective Endorsement From The Cabinet

The political atmosphere in Kebbi State has intensified following a significant show of loyalty from the state's executive branch. On Wednesday, the Kebbi State Commissioners’ Forum obtained the expression of interest and nomination forms for Governor Nasir Idris at the All Progressives Congress national headquarters in Abuja. The move was spearheaded by the Chairman of the Forum and Commissioner for Finance, Abubakar Chika, alongside the Commissioner for Special Duties, Zayyanu Aleiro. This procurement signals the official start of Governor Idris's bid for a second term in the 2027 gubernatorial election.

Fulfilling A Long Term Political Pledge

This action was not an isolated event but the culmination of a resolution reached by the commissioners during a political summit in Birnin Kebbi last year. During that meeting, the forum members passed a unanimous vote of confidence in Governor Idris's administration, citing his developmental achievements and leadership style. At the time, they collectively pledged to bear the cost of his nomination forms as a symbolic gesture of their support and a commitment to his continued governance. By purchasing the forms on the very first week of availability, the commissioners have reinforced their alignment with the governor's political future.

APC Opens The Gates For 2027 Aspirants

The procurement follows the APC’s official declaration on Tuesday that the sale of forms for various elective positions had commenced. The party’s national leadership set the price for the expression of interest and nomination forms at N50 million, a figure that has set the bar for serious contenders within the ruling party. The opening of the nomination process has triggered a flurry of activity at the party’s Abuja headquarters, as various interest groups and aspirants begin the formal process of documenting their intentions in accordance with established party guidelines.