‘I won’t step down for Senator Adamu Aliero’ — Kebbi Central aspirant
By Yusuf Ladan
An aspirant for the Kebbi Central senatorial seat, Kabiru Sani Giant, has declared that he will not step down for the incumbent senator, Adamu Aliero, ahead of the forthcoming National Assembly primaries.
Giant made the declaration while speaking with journalists after submitting his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the primaries scheduled for May 18, 2026.
He insisted on participating in an open contest, rejecting any move toward a consensus arrangement, and challenged the incumbent to face him at the polls.“The issue is what they have done for the people. If they have anything to show, let them present it to the people. It is the people who will decide,” he said.
The aspirant maintained that voters in Kebbi Central are ready for a new direction, adding that he remains committed to contesting in a transparent primary process.“We are ready. We don’t want consensus. With direct primaries, the people will decide who they want. I am ready to face any challenge,” he added.
Giant also questioned the rationale behind adopting a consensus option, stressing that his supporters expect him to remain in the race and allow the electorate to choose their preferred candidate.
A former Special Adviser on Power to Governor Nasir Idris, Giant is believed in some political circles to have the backing of groups opposed to Senator Adamu Aliero and aligned with Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, who has had a longstanding political rivalry with the senator.
The development comes amid heightened political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, with parties intensifying preparations for their primary contests.
