President Bola Tinubu is set to visit Kebbi State next week for a one-day working visit, where he will participate in the prestigious 2026 Argungu International Fishing Festival. This festival is one of the most celebrated cultural events in Nigeria, drawing both local and international attendees. The visit also comes at a time when projects executed by the Kebbi State government, under the leadership of Governor Nasir Idris, are to be inaugurated, signifying the developmental progress being made in the state.

Governor Nasir Idris announced the upcoming visit during a reception for former Peoples Democratic Party member Aliyu Mai-Ashane, who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) along with his supporters. This political shift is seen as a positive indicator for the APC's influence and acceptance in Kebbi State. The Governor emphasized that the President's visit highlights the growing national recognition of Kebbi and the ongoing developments under the APC-led administration, which he believes is now firmly established in the state.

The Governor called on the residents of Kebbi to turn out en masse to welcome President Tinubu, asserting that the wave of defections towards the APC signifies that the opposition has been effectively sidelined. This visit not only marks a celebration of Kebbi's cultural heritage through the fishing festival but also serves as a showcase of the State's achievements and alignment with the national government, potentially reinforcing the APC's political strength in the region.