Former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, says his decision in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) followed weeks of political consultations and deliberations.
Shekarau made the announcement alongside Senator Bello Hayatu Gwarzo, a key figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with whom he also exited.
Speaking to party loyalists at his residence in Kano, Shekarau said the decision followed extensive consultations and a careful assessment of available political options.
The move comes days after the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, visited both leaders as part of efforts to attract influential opposition figures ahead of future elections.
During the visit, Yilwatda appealed to them to rejoin the APC, referring to himself as their “son” seeking guidance and political support, while urging their associates to back the move in the interest of northern unity.
Earlier, Shekarau had acknowledged the visit as a sign of respect and commitment but maintained that consultations were ongoing and no immediate decision would be made.
He stressed that any political move would prioritize the interests of Kano State.
The defection also follows recent political engagements involving Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, who visited Shekarau amid growing political realignments in the state.
