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APC PCC names Kebbi Gov Nasir Idris ‘Field Marshal’ ahead of 2027 campaign

The APC Presidential Campaign Council has conferred the symbolic political title of Kaigama, meaning “Field Marshal,” on Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris for his party leadership and mobilisation efforts.

By Babatunde Ademola Fadewo

2 min read 2 views Updated Oct 22, 2026
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has conferred the political title of Kaigama, translated as “Field Marshal,” on Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris as the party steps up mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The honour was announced during the council’s visit to Kebbi State as part of nationwide consultations with traditional rulers and party stakeholders.

APC campaign council member and former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff announced the title with the approval of the council’s leadership. According to the governor’s Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Abdullahi Zuru, the recognition was based on Idris’ commitment to the party, political mobilisation and leadership in Kebbi.

The delegation, led by APC Presidential Campaign Council Director-General Abdulaziz Yari, also visited the Emir of Gwandu and Chairman of the Kebbi State Council of Chiefs, Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar, in Birnin Kebbi. Yari said the visit was aimed at seeking the traditional ruler’s prayers and strengthening engagement ahead of formal campaign activities.

Yari praised Idris for the APC’s political strength in Kebbi, while the governor credited former and serving party leaders for contributing to the party’s organisation in the state. The Emir of Gwandu urged politicians to conduct peaceful campaigns as election activities gather momentum.

The “Field Marshal” designation is a symbolic political title used by the campaign council and does not constitute an official rank in the Nigerian military.

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The APC Presidential Campaign Council has conferred the symbolic political title of Kaigama, meaning “Field Marshal,” on Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris for his party leadership and mobilisation efforts. The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has conferred the political title of Kaigama, translated as “Field Marshal,” on Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris as the party steps up mobilisation...

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  • The APC Presidential Campaign Council has conferred the symbolic political title of Kaigama, meaning “Field Marshal,” on Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris for his party leadership and mobilisation efforts.
  • The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has conferred the political title of Kaigama, translated as “Field Marshal,” on Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris as the party steps up mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
  • The honour was announced during the council’s visit to Kebbi State as part of nationwide consultations with traditional rulers and party stakeholders.APC campaign council member and former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff announced the title with the approval of the council’s leadership.
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The APC Presidential Campaign Council has conferred the symbolic political title of Kaigama, meaning “Field Marshal,” on Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris for his party leadership and mobilisation efforts. The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has conferred the political title of Kaigama, translated as “Field Marshal,” on Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris as the party steps up mobilisation...

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October 20, 2026

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