By Samaila Bayo, Birnin kebbi
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has reinstated its chairman Abubakar Muhammad Kana-Zuru who was suspended some months ago.
The State Chairman of the party, Kana-Zuru, and the APC Chairman of Zuru Local Government Area, Aliyu Abiola were suspended in June, this year, following concerns over the party’s performance in the state constituency by-election held in Zuru. Their suspension was announced in a statement signed by the APC State Secretary, Sa’idu Muhammad Kimba.
It said the decision followed complaints from stakeholders within the Zuru Emirate accusing them of displaying a lukewarm attitude towards party activities, failing to effectively engage critical stakeholders, inadequate mobilisation of party supporters, and non-compliance with established party procedures.
The party chairman's reinstatement was announced on Thursday by the state publicity secretary of the party, Alhaji Isah Abubakar Assalafi, while addressing a press conference at the APC State Secretariat in Birnin Kebbi.
He said the state working committee (SWC) of the party, at its meeting held on June 20, 2026, adopted Resolution No. KSWC/010/2026, suspending Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Kana-Zuru from the office of State Chairman of the party.
He explained that following a review of subsequent circumstances and developments surrounding his suspension, the state working committee resolved to revoke the earlier decision and restore Kana-Zuru to office with immediate effect.
He said "That the suspension of Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Kana from the office of State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kebbi State, pursuant to Resolution No. KSWC/010/2026 dated 20th June 2026, is hereby revoked with immediate effect.”
The party consequently declared Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Kana-Zuru fully reinstated as State Chairman, with immediate resumption of the full functions, powers, duties and responsibilities attached to the office.
The party's SWC resolution further terminated the interim arrangement under which Alhaji Adamu Mudi Augie had been performing the functions of Acting State Chairman. He said “Accordingly, Alhaji Adamu Mudi Augie shall cease to act as Acting State Chairman and shall resume his substantive office as Deputy State Chairman".
He added that all official records, documents, correspondence, instruments and other affairs relating to the office of State Chairman are to be handed over to and revert to Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Kana-Zuru forthwith.
The State Working Committee also directed the State Secretary to formally communicate the resolution to the appropriate organs of the party, including the National Headquarters, for information, record and necessary action in accordance with the APC Constitution and applicable directives of the party.
"The Kebbi APC therefore expects all party organs, officials, members and stakeholders to recognise and respect the resolution, as Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Kana-Zuru resumes his constitutional responsibilities as State Chairman of the party", he said.
