The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has officially reinstated Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Kana-Zuru as the party’s state chairman, bringing a definitive end to his months-long suspension and the interim leadership arrangement that temporarily took charge of the party's executive affairs.
The decision to recall the suspended chairman was reached by the Kebbi APC State Working Committee (SWC) during a high-level strategic meeting held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the party secretariat located in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.
The development was formally announced to journalists and party stakeholders by the APC State Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Isah Abubakar Assalafi, immediately following the conclusion of the executive session.
Review of the June 2026 Suspension
According to official statements released by the party leadership, the State Working Committee meticulously reviewed the circumstances, grievances, and administrative developments surrounding Kana-Zuru’s initial suspension before resolving to overturn the decision.
It will be recalled that the party had previously suspended Kana-Zuru from his position as state chairman on June 20, 2026, via Resolution No. KSWC/010/2026. Following that resolution, an interim leadership structure was instituted to prevent a power vacuum within the state executive chapter.
Kana-Zuru Resumes Full Chairman Duties
With the adoption of the latest resolution, Kana-Zuru has been fully restored to the office of Kebbi APC state chairman. He is expected to resume the full constitutional functions, administrative powers, executive duties, and responsibilities attached to the office with immediate effect.
The resolution explicitly revoked the June 20 suspension order, effectively returning the leadership reins of the Kebbi State APC chapter back to Kana-Zuru after a three-month period of suspension.
Transition from Acting Leadership
The reinstatement also brings a formal conclusion to the interim arrangement under which the party’s Deputy State Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mudi Augie, served in an acting capacity.
Publicity Secretary Assalafi confirmed that Augie will step down from his acting duties and resume his substantive portfolio as the Deputy State Chairman of the party. Furthermore, the State Working Committee directed that all official records, administrative documents, correspondence, and operational matters pertaining to the office of the state chairman be handed over to Kana-Zuru without delay.
Communication Sent to National Headquarters
To ensure administrative alignment and compliance with national party protocols, the State Working Committee directed the state secretary to officially transmit the latest resolution to the APC National Secretariat in Abuja and other relevant national organs.
This communication places the change in state leadership on official record, enabling the national body to execute any administrative or structural updates required.
Implications for Kebbi APC Stakeholders
Political analysts note that resolving internal leadership disputes is vital for party cohesion, especially as political parties in Kebbi State begin laying groundwork and building momentum toward the 2027 general elections.
With stability restored to the state executive leadership, party members and stakeholders are urged to close ranks, foster internal harmony, and focus on grassroots mobilization.
Signal Newsroom will continue monitoring political developments across Kebbi State, providing verified updates regarding any further pronouncements from the party's national or state leadership.
Source & References
This report draws from verified political updates and The Nation source report on Kana-Zuru's reinstatement.
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