{"id":163189,"date":"2025-05-19T22:56:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T21:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/kebbi-2027-cpc-bloc-dumps-ex-agf-malami-backs-gov-idris-for-second-term"},"modified":"2025-05-20T00:01:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T23:01:20","slug":"kebbi-2027-cpc-bloc-dumps-ex-agf-malami-backs-gov-idris-for-second-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/kebbi-2027-cpc-bloc-dumps-ex-agf-malami-backs-gov-idris-for-second-term","title":{"rendered":"Kebbi 2027: CPC bloc dumps ex-AGF Malami, backs Gov Idris for second term"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>As the race toward the 2027 general elections gathers momentum, the Congress for Progressives Change, CPC, bloc from Kebbi State has severed ties with former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and declared support for Governor Nasir Idris to continue in office for a second term.<\/p>\n<p>Led by Alhaji Musa Abubakar Dan Malakin Kabi, the CPC bloc announced its support for the governor during a meeting with key APC stakeholders in Birnin Kebbi on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Dan Malakin said the decision to dissolve the CPC structure into the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, stemmed from the fact that the bloc had long been part of the APC since the party\u2019s formation through the 2013 merger under former President Muhammadu Buhari.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are already members of the party and cannot be forced into joining the Social Democratic Party because of someone\u2019s personal interest,\u201d he declared in a veiled reference to Malami\u2019s rumoured political moves.<\/p>\n<p>He lamented that despite their tireless efforts to support Malami\u2019s rise under the Buhari administration, he abandoned them after attaining power.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe toiled and sacrificed for him. But after becoming a minister, he forgot about us. He only enriched himself and his family, leaving us behind,\u201d Dan Malakin alleged.<\/p>\n<p>Echoing the sentiment, former CPC chairman in the state, Alhaji Atiku Bunu, said he risked his life despite his old age to ensure the party\u2019s victory during the Buhari era.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith no money or political strength, we gave Buhari 12 million votes under CPC. Yet, we were neglected. No one can decide for us anymore,\u201d Bunu said.<\/p>\n<p>Welcoming the bloc, the state APC chairman, Abubakar Kana Zuru, urged the returning members to renew their party membership to fully enjoy the benefits of the APC.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou are welcome back home. Though you never left, we urge you to remain committed and avoid hopping between political platforms,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>In his remarks, Governor Idris thanked the CPC bloc for what he described as a bold and patriotic decision, assuring them of full inclusion in his administration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are operating an open and inclusive government. Since coming on board, we have prioritised infrastructure, education, agriculture, and other critical sectors,\u201d Idris said.<\/p>\n<p>He called on other well-meaning citizens to join hands in rebuilding Kebbi, warning that his administration would not tolerate distractions from those he described as enemies of progress.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo those who are not interested in the growth of Kebbi State, we are ready for you. We have the people\u2019s mandate and will not be intimidated,\u201d he stated<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. As the race toward the 2027 general elections gathers momentum, the Congress for Progressives Change, CPC, bloc from Kebbi State has severed ties with former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and declared support for Governor Nasir Idris to continue in office for a second term. 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