Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, a former governor of Kano State, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant shift in the state’s political landscape.
The move, confirmed on Sunday, signals Shekarau’s return to the APC, a party he previously belonged to before joining the PDP. His defection is widely seen as part of ongoing political realignments ahead of future electoral contests in Kano State and beyond.
Shekarau, a prominent figure in northern Nigerian politics, served as governor of Kano from 2003 to 2011 and has remained influential in shaping the region’s political direction. While he has yet to publicly outline the full reasons behind his decision, analysts suggest the move may strengthen the APC’s position in Kano, a key political stronghold.
Party officials from the APC have welcomed his return, describing it as a boost to the party’s grassroots support, while reactions from the PDP are still emerging.
The development adds to a growing list of defections in Nigeria’s political scene, as parties continue to reposition ahead of upcoming political cycles.
