The Kebbi Central Senatorial seat is heating up as former governors and senators, Abubakar Bagudu and Adamu Aliero, clash once again. Bagudu, who recently resigned from Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, and Aliero, who defected to PDP after being denied the APC ticket, are vying for the seat. Aliero’s return to APC, reportedly facilitated by Senator Aliyu Wammakko, has intensified the rivalry ¹ ² ³.
The battle for the seat is not new, with both politicians having served as governors and senators. Aliero initially lost the APC ticket to Bagudu, who is the current Minister of Budget and Economic Planning. However, Aliero’s defection to PDP proved successful, as he won the seat back.
With the 2027 elections approaching, the stakes are high, and both camps are gearing up for a tough fight. A youth group in Kebbi has urged both politicians to step aside for younger aspirants, while another group has expressed support for their candidacies ⁴ ⁵.
Key Players and Factions:
- Abubakar Bagudu (APC): Current Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, former governor, and senator.
- Adamu Aliero (APC): Former governor, senator, and minister.
- Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi (PDP): Senator representing Kebbi North.
- Haruna Saidu (PDP): Former state chairman, challenging Aliero’s PDP ticket.
The battle for Kebbi Central is expected to be fierce, with both politicians pulling out all stops to secure the seat. Would you like to know more about the implications of this rivalry on Kebbi State politics or the candidates’ platforms?
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