Former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has officially left the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and rejoined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Shekarau announced his defection on Sunday at his residence in Kano, where supporters gathered as APC posters adorned the venue. He was joined in the move by Senator Bello Hayatu Gwarzo, a prominent figure within the PDP.
Addressing party loyalists, Shekarau said the decision came after extensive consultations and careful evaluation of political realities.
“We have weighed all the options and arrived at this collective resolution. Do you all agree?” he asked, inviting dissenting voices to speak if they opposed the move.
His defection came shortly after submitting a formal resignation letter to his ward chairman in Giginyu, Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State. In the letter dated April 19, 2026, he confirmed that his exit from the PDP takes immediate effect.
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Shekarau also expressed gratitude to party leaders at the grassroots level, praying for continued guidance in their leadership.
The development follows months of speculation surrounding his political future, largely driven by internal crises within the PDP. Earlier in April, he had hinted at leaving the party, describing it as weakened by persistent challenges.
He also held meetings with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, further fuelling rumours of a possible return to the APC.
Shekarau, who served as Kano State governor from 2003 to 2011 under the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), has a long history of political realignments. He was among the founding members of the APC before previously leaving and rejoining the party at different times.
His latest move adds a new twist to Kano’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
