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All Progressives Congress elects new state executives led by Abubakar Kana-Zuru in peaceful congress supervised by INEC at FIFA Stadium Goru, Birnin Kebbi.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has elected a new set of state officials following the successful conduct of its state congress held on Tuesday at the FIFA Stadium Goru in Birnin Kebbi.
The congress, which drew delegates from all 21 local government areas, was supervised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and concluded without any reports of violence or disruptions.
Abubakar Kana-Zuru Emerges State Chairman
Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru was elected as the State Chairman alongside 29 other members of the State Executive Committee.
Governor Nasir Idris, who attended the exercise, commended the peaceful conduct of the congresses from ward to state level, urging party members to support the newly elected officials and maintain unity ahead of upcoming elections.
Party Leaders Commend Transparency
Officials from the APC national headquarters and local congress committees described the exercise as orderly, transparent, and well-coordinated.
Former Governor and current Minister for Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, also attended the congress, noting that the smooth conduct reflected effective coordination among party stakeholders.
Strong Turnout Across the State
Delegates and party members arrived early in the morning to participate in the exercise, which was conducted simultaneously across the state’s local government areas.
The successful congress is seen as a boost to the APC’s internal cohesion as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections.
