The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as the new running mate to Governor Nasir Idris for the 2027 governorship election.
The announcement was made on Sunday at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi by the APC National Organising Secretary, Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, during a thank-you visit by stakeholders from the Argungu Emirate to the governor.
Argungu explained that the decision to replace the incumbent Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida Arugungu, followed professional legal advice regarding his eligibility to contest as Governor Idris’ running mate in the 2027 election.
“The present Deputy Governor was dropped as the running mate to Governor Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu for the 2027 general election based on professional legal advice,” Argungu said.
He subsequently announced Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as the new running mate for the 2027 governorship contest.
No Rift Between Governor and Deputy — APC
The APC National Organising Secretary stressed that the decision was reached with the understanding and consent of Senator Tafida, dismissing reports of a disagreement between the governor and his deputy.
He urged APC members, political leaders and supporters across Kebbi State to accept the change and remain united ahead of the 2027 election.
Governor Nasir Idris also dismissed suggestions of a political disagreement with his outgoing deputy.
The governor assured party supporters that he would work closely with the new running mate and called for unity and continued focus on the development of Kebbi State.
Who Is Ibrahim Muhammad Augie?
Ibrahim Muhammad Augie is a former Commissioner for Finance in Kebbi State during the administration of former Governor Atiku Bagudu.
He is from Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The governor also expressed appreciation to residents and traditional stakeholders from the Argungu Emirate for their continued support and cooperation with his administration.
The latest development marks an important political realignment within the Kebbi APC as the party begins preparations for the 2027 governorship election.
