Niger 2027: Minister Denies Guber Ambition, Suspends Aide Over Unauthorized Write-up

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has denied nursing 2027 Niger state gubernatorial election.

The Minister in a statement issued by Special Assistant (Media), Rabiu Ibrahim said he has suspended the Aide that authored the article.

Recall that Idris vyed for the All Progressives Congress governorship ticket alongside Governor Umaru Bago in 2023.

Full statement

The office of the Minister wishes to bring to the attention of the general public a write-up, written by an aide, Sa’idu Enagi, titled ‘Malagi 2027,’ in which permutations for the 2027 Niger state gubernatorial elections were discussed.

The write-up and all its contexts are hereby vehemently disclaimed.

The Honourable Minister is fully focused on his responsibility superintending the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, and has no room for political distractions.

Please disregard the write-up as the Honourable Minister neither directed nor approved the publication.

The Honourable Minister has directed an immediate investigation, and the aide has been issued a letter of suspension with immediate effect.

It is noteworthy that the Honourable Minister and his home state governor, His Excellency Mohammed Umaru Bago, enjoy a positive, mutual relationship for the greater good of Niger state, and therefore, speculations about the 2027 elections will appear inimical to these noble objectives.

Wednesday, December 7, 2026