From Yakubu Mustapha, Minna
The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has resolved the long political rivalry between the two Niger East Senatorial District of Zone B aspirants ahead of 2027 general elections in the state
The disagreement between the incumbent Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, representing the Niger East and former Director General of the National Biosafety Management Agency, Barrister Bello Bawa Bwari, who were both aspirants for the Senate under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a meeting chaired by the governor, a common ground was reached, laying to rest all issues regarding the APC flag bearer for the 2027 general elections and making the incumbent a consensus candidate of the party for the Niger East senatorial district.
The governor, alongside some critical political leaders including his deputy Comrade Yakubu Garba, the APC National Vice Chairman North Central Zone Alh. Mu’azu Bawa Rijau, and the APC state Chairman Alh. Aminu Musa Bobi, held a meeting with the duo.
According to a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary Bologi Ibrahim, said the move by the governor was to ensure peace, political stability, and deepened internal democracy in the APC.
He added that the development also reflects the governor’s firm commitment to democratic principles and dialogue in resolving differences amicably.
The amicable resolution of the the political disagreement would no doubt lead to the success of the party in the general elections in 2027.
