The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has strongly criticized Senator Garba Musa Maidoki for what it considers inflammatory remarks aimed at stirring public unrest. The party’s leadership issued a statement condemning comments the senator reportedly made during a rally in Zuru, where he allegedly attacked both the state government and the Zuru Emirate Council.
Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar Kana Zuru, the APC State Chairman, signed the statement describing Maidoki’s words as reckless and driven by political frustration. The party specifically denounced the senator’s criticism of Governor Nasir Idris and Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami Gomo III. According to the APC, these actions stem from Maidoki’s dissatisfaction with his political circumstances.
The party dismissed any notion of internal discord, asserting that the Kebbi APC remains cohesive under Governor Idris’s leadership. It emphasized that the senator’s resignation from the party was based on baseless claims of disagreements. The APC also defended the Emir, calling him a nonpartisan traditional leader who unites people across political and religious lines.
Furthermore, the party urged Maidoki to accept personal responsibility for his political setbacks instead of blaming the government, the party, or the emirate. It noted that constituents in Kebbi South have the right to choose representatives who can effectively serve their interests.
Recall that Maidoki resigned from the APC on May 14, 2026, in a letter to the party’s ward chairman in Rafin Zuru Ward. His resignation came a day before the party’s senatorial primaries, citing internal crises that he claimed hindered his political ambitions.