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A former Kano State Governor, Sen. Ibrahim Shekarau, has dumped Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for All Progressives Congress (APC).
Shekarau announced the decision while addressing supporters at his Mundubawa residence in Kano on Sunday.
The two-term former governor said that the decision followed wide consultations with his political group and after weighing so many options.
“We took the decision after wide deliberations and weighing several options which include joining the APC after realising that PDP is facing so many challenges.
“We cannot align with ADC, a party filled up with people of personal interests, a party struggling to gain its feet,” Shekarau said.
He called on his supporters to formally resign their PDP membership from their wards and go to their APC leaders on how to register with the party in order to meet the deadline for registration.
Shekarau is expected to communicate the date he will be leading his teeming supporters to visit his Giginyu ward in Nassarawa Local Government Area of the state to carry out his APC party membership registration.
The APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, had, on April 8, visited Kano to plead with Shekarau to join the party and work for its victory in the 2027 general elections.
Earlier Shekarau, had given notification of his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, citing what he described as a strategic political realignment.
In a resignation letter dated April 19, 2026, and addressed to the PDP Chairman of Giginyu Ward in Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State, Shekarau said his exit takes immediate effect.
“Accept this letter please as notice of my resignation from my position as member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with effect from today,” he wrote.
The former minister said the decision followed extensive consultations within his political group, adding that it was taken ahead of a planned move to another political party.
“This decision follows wide and extensive deliberations within my political group, to pursue our political career in a different political party,” Shekarau stated.
He expressed appreciation to party leadership at the ward level.
“I thank you for being a good leader, and pray that Allah will continue to guide you in your stewardship,” he added.
Meanwhile, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Sunday welcomed former governor Shekarau into the APC describing his return as a major boost to the party in the state.
This was contained in a statement issued in Kano by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad.
Yusuf said that a date would be fixed, in consultation with the national secretariat of the party, for the formal reception of the former governor into the APC fold.
He said the party in Kano State continued to witness growing support and consolidation, positioning itself as the most dominant political force in the state.
The governor further said that APC remained battle-ready to win all elective positions in the upcoming elections, citing unity and strategic alignments as key factors driving the party’s confidence.
He further assured party members and supporters that APC leadership was committed to strengthening internal cohesion and expanding its grassroots base across the state.
Yusuf called on party faithful to remain steadfast and continue mobilising support as the party prepares for future political contests.
Meanwhile, the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP on Sunday announced the emergence of Bala Mohammed as its new National Chairman, following the resignation of Ajuji Ahmed, who has defected to the African Democratic Congress.
The leadership change, approved by the party’s National Working Committee, NWC comes amid growing realignments within opposition ranks ahead of the 2027 general elections.
NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja.
Johnson described Mohammed, a former National Organising Secretary from Kaduna State, as an experienced administrator equipped to lead the party through a challenging political climate.
The party also confirmed the departure of its former chairman, expressing appreciation for his service while wishing him well in his future endeavours.
He said, “The National Working Committee of the New Nigeria People’s Party is pleased to announce the election of Bala Yunusa Mohammed as our new National Chairman.
“The NNPP takes this opportunity to formally acknowledge the departure of Dr Ajuji Ahmed, who has resigned his appointment to join the African Democratic Congress.
“On behalf of our national leadership, the National Executive Committee, and our teeming members, we thank Dr Ajuji Ahmed for his dedicated service. We recognise the contributions he made during his tenure and sincerely wish him the very best in his future political endeavours.”
The NNPP added that the leadership change comes at a critical time for the country, citing worsening economic conditions and political tensions ahead of the next election cycle.
The party also expressed confidence in Mohammed’s ability to reposition it, noting that his emergence reflects a renewed push to consolidate its structures and strengthen its electoral prospects.
“Our democracy is under attack, but the NNPP remains a sanctuary for the hopes of the common man. Under the leadership of Honourable Bala, we are not just preparing for an election; we are preparing to salvage a nation.
“We have absolute confidence that our new chairman will steer this great party through these turbulent waters with integrity and courage. His emergence signals a unified front against the forces of regression and a renewed vigour to offer Nigerians the governance they truly deserve.
“We call on all party faithful and well-meaning Nigerians to rally behind the new leadership as we fortify our ranks. The journey to 2027 is a marathon, and the NNPP is now better positioned than ever to cross the finish line as the party of the people,” he added.
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