Kebbi governor drops deputy as 2027 running mate; aide disputes consent claim

Kebbi APC says Governor Nasir Idris replaced his deputy, Umar Tafida, as his 2027 running mate because of legal concerns. The post Kebbi governor drops deputy as 2027 running mate; aide disputes consent claim appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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August 17, 2026 · 11:55 · 5 min read

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