Farmers under the aegis of the Equity Farmers Association have pledged total loyalty and unalloyed support for Governor Nasir Idris.

The pledge, made by a conglomerate of various farmers’ groups drawn from across the state, is for his re-election ahead of the 2027 general elections.

They made their position known at a large gathering held at the government house, Birnin Kebbi, on Thursday.

The association chairman, Abubakar Goje, said farmers from across the state’s 21 local government areas had resolved to stand firmly behind Mr Idris in recognition of his administration’s support for farmers and the agricultural sector.

Mr Goje described the endorsement as an expression of appreciation for the governor’s efforts to improve farmers’ livelihoods and enhance food production in the state.

He stated that the farmers had collectively agreed to mobilise support for the governor at the grassroots.

“We farmers have trusted you. We have made a commitment to support you, and we are ready to mobilise our members across the state to ensure your success at the polls,” he said.

The chairman commended Mr Idris for providing agricultural inputs and empowerment opportunities to farmers.

The women leader of the association, Raliya Abubakar, also reaffirmed the commitment of women farmers and other women groups to the governor’s political aspiration.

She said women across the state were prepared to embark on grassroots mobilisation and door-to-door campaigns to promote the achievements of the administration and encourage support for Mr Idris.

The women leader further commended the governor for the visible development projects being executed across the local government areas of Kebbi.

Ms Raliya urged women and community members to remain united and appreciate the government’s efforts, stressing that the administration’s developmental strides had positively impacted communities across the state.

The special adviser to the governor on politics and power, Kabiru Sani-Giant, commended the farmers for demonstrating their commitment by presenting agricultural produce, including onions, Irish potatoes, rice and beans, as a symbolic gesture of appreciation and solidarity with the governor.

Mr Sani-Giant also called on eligible voters to obtain their permanent voter cards (PVCs) and actively participate in the 2027 general elections.

Responding, the governor described their endorsement as a reflection of the positive impact of his government’s policies and programmes, particularly in the agricultural sector.

The governor reaffirmed that Kebbi would remain a major food-producing state in Nigeria and assured the farmers that his administration would continue to prioritise their welfare and empowerment.

He assured that farmers and groups yet to benefit from government interventions would be considered in subsequent distributions.

The governor donated N50 million to the farmers’ association for their support.

(NAN)