By Aliyu Usman | Birnin Kebbi
A media aide to Kebbi State Governor has denounced a recent report circulating on some online platforms, describing it as false, malicious, and a tool of political distraction aimed at destabilising the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State.
Abdullahi Idris Zuru, speaking in Birnin Kebbi, accused certain online mediums of spreading fictitious stories sponsored by desperate politicians to incite panic within the ruling party. He warned that irresponsible journalism backed by “moneybags” would not succeed in Kebbi APC.
“These seasonal platforms hired by infamous politicians to create chaos in the APC—particularly in Kebbi State, which they see as a soft target—are in for real trouble,” Zuru stated.
Zuru pointed out that Governor Nasir Idris had already denied rumours of his defection to another political party, and credible national media outlets carried the governor’s statement within 24 hours of the initial publication.
“Where these faceless platforms got such unfiltered lies remains a mystery. The story only exists in the imaginations of degraded politicians who seek attention through confusion,” he said.
Zuru described the APC State Chairman, Abubakar Kana Zuru, as a unifier and a man of unquestionable integrity who led the party to a resounding victory in 2023 and remains a formidable force heading into the 2027 elections.
He also noted that the individuals named in the viral report are not even known members of the APC, further invalidating the story’s credibility.
“Governor Nasir Idris has never considered defecting to the PDP, nor has he indicated support for any candidate outside the APC. His loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is unshakable under any circumstance,” Zuru added.
He reaffirmed the Kebbi State Government’s readiness to support credible media platforms that engage in constructive criticism, while warning against patronage of “hired attack dogs” masquerading as journalists.
“We are committed to media freedom, but not at the expense of truth and decency,” Zuru concluded.
