From Shuaibu Zubair, Birnin Kebbi
Kebbi state Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has won the All Progressive Congress (APC) Kebbi Central Senatorial district ticket unopposed at the party primary held at Haliru Abdu Stadium,Birnin Kebbi after Senator Muhammadu Adamu Aliero had withdrew from the race.
Aliero,in a letter addressed to National Chairman of APC and circulated to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi at the eve of the party primary, alleged that there were irregularities in the selection of the party’s delegates and conduction of the primaries.
In the letter titled: Withdrawal From Participation in Kebbi Central Senatorial District Primaries, he claimed that: “my withdrawal will enable me to confer with my people, political associates on the next line of action. I’m a rallying point and leader who must at all times be subject to, and ready to defend the interest of those who have reposed their trust in me”, Aliero said.
While addressing his supporters in Birnin Kebbi, Aliero who did not disclosed whether he is going to dump APC, insisted that, he has no option than to take decision after thorough consultation with his people.
However, Governor Bagudu,won the Kebbi Central Senatorial comprises of six LGA unopposed. The Councils includes; Birnin Kebbi,Aliero,Bunza, Koko-Base, Kalgo,Maiyama,Jega, and Gwandu Local Government.
While declaring Bagudu as the winner, the Returning officer,Hon. Kelechi Njoku announced that, Governor Bagudu scored 445 votes.
“As a Returning Officer, I hereby declare that His Excellence, Governor Bagudu is the winner of Kebbi Central Senatorial primary of APC”.
In his acceptance speech, Bagudu, who accepted the nomination, commended all the members of APC, Attorney General of Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami for their support and promised to continue to serve the state in any capacity.
