Why 18 first-term APC governors met behind closed doors in Kebbi

Eighteen first-term governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are currently holding a closed-door meeting at the Kebbi State Government House in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital.

The high-level meeting, hosted by Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, has brought together governors from various APC-controlled states across the country.

The gathering is expected to focus on issues affecting the ruling party, governance, economic development, security challenges, and other matters of national interest.

Although details of the discussions have not yet been made public, political observers believe the meeting could also provide an opportunity for the governors to review the performance of their administrations, strengthen cooperation among APC-led states, and exchange ideas on policies aimed at improving service delivery and economic growth.

As of the time of filing this report, the meeting was still ongoing behind closed doors, with journalists and political stakeholders gathered at the Government House awaiting an official briefing on the outcome of the deliberations.

Governors in attendance include those from Sokoto, Kaduna, Jigawa, Plateau, Delta, Ekiti, Taraba, Ondo, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Benue, Kogi and Enugu states, among others. Representatives from other APC-controlled states were also reported to be participating in the meeting.

However, the governors of Cross River, Niger and Katsina states were absent. Sources said the governors had communicated their inability to attend and sent their apologies ahead of the meeting.

The gathering comes at a time when the APC continues to consolidate its position as Nigeria’s ruling party, with growing attention on governance, economic reforms and preparations for future political activities.

Analysts say meetings of this nature often provide governors with a platform to discuss common challenges, share experiences and develop strategies for addressing issues affecting their respective states.

An official communiqué or briefing is expected at the end of the meeting to provide details of the resolutions reached by the governors.
More details are expected later.