Former Kano governor Ibrahim Shekarau defects from PDP to APC, citing consultations and triggering fresh political realignments in the state.
Former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), in what observers describe as a significant political development in the state.
Shekarau announced his decision at a political gathering in Kano, stating that the move followed extensive consultations with his supporters and key stakeholders.
The former governor, who led Kano State from 2003 to 2011, remains a prominent political figure with considerable grassroots influence, making his defection a notable shift in the state’s political landscape.
His move adds to a pattern of political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, with major actors repositioning across party lines.
Shekarau has had a long and dynamic political career, having moved between major parties over the years, and his latest switch is expected to impact party strength and calculations in Kano and beyond.