BAGUDU WINS SENATORIAL PRIMARY IN KEBBI.
FROM : AYODELE AJOGE, BIRNIN-KEBBI
Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State has defeated the incumbent Senator representing the Kebbi Central Senatorial District, Senator Adamu Aliero to become the next Senator to represent the KEBBI Central Senatorial Constituency.
Bagudu also a two time Senator, edged out Adamu Aliero in a keen senatorial primary election which took place at Haliru Abdu Stadium in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday.
In his acceptance speech, an elated Bagudu expressed delight that the exercise which went on simultaneously across Nigeria was peaceful, democratic and transparent in the Kebbi Stastate.
"I have accepted the nomination in good faith and I will provide quality representation, as ever. This is sequel to the request by the stakeholders of the party in the Constituency for me to contest the seat, penultimate week". He said.