The Digest:
Former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and rejoined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Shekarau announced his defection on Sunday at his residence in Kano. The former governor has had a turbulent political journey, moving from the ANPP to the PDP in 2014, then to the APC in 2018, before joining the NNPP in May 2022 after a leadership tussle with former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.
KEY POINTS
- Shekarau's political career has seen multiple party defections over two decades.
- His return to the APC may strengthen the ruling party in Kano State.
- The defection follows a long-standing rivalry with former Governor Ganduje.
- Shekarau served as Kano governor from 2003 to 2011 under the ANPP.
- His political moves reflect the fluidity of party loyalty in Nigerian politics.
Shekarau's return to the APC will be watched for its impact on Kano's political landscape ahead of 2027.
Sources: The Cable, Premium Times
