RismadarVoice Reporters
August 16, 2026
The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress 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 said the decision to replace the incumbent Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida Arugungu, followed professional legal advice regarding his eligibility to contest as 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,” he said.
He subsequently announced Augie as the new running mate to the governor.
The APC national organising secretary stressed that the decision was reached with the understanding and consent of the outgoing deputy governor, maintaining that there was no disagreement between Idris and Tafida.
He urged APC members, supporters and other political stakeholders across the state to accept the development and work together for the party’s success in the 2027 election.
Speaking with journalists after the event, Governor Idris also dismissed reports of a disagreement between him and his deputy.
He assured party members that he would work closely with the new running mate and urged them to remain united and focused on the development of the state.
Augie, a former Commissioner for Finance in Kebbi State under the administration of former Governor Atiku Bagudu, hails from Augie Local Government Area of the state.
The governor also expressed appreciation to the people of the Argungu Emirate for their continued support and cooperation with his administration.
