Former Kano state governor, Ibrahim Shekarau dumps PDP, set to join new party

Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, former governor of Kano, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Shekarau announced his resignation in a letter dated April 19, 2026 and addressed to the PDP chairman of Giginyu ward in Nassarawa LGA of Kano state.

“Accept this letter please as notice of my resignation from my position as member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with effect from today.

“This decision follows wide and extensive deliberations within my political group, to pursue our political career in a different political party.

“I thank you for being a good leader, and pray that Allah will continue to guide you in your stewardship,” he said.

The letter was also copied to the Kano PDP chairman and the PDP chairman of Nassarawa LGA and signals a potential defection of the former governor ahead of the 2027 elections.

Mojeed Oladipupo

Mojeed Oladipupo is an experienced journalist, political editor, and senior correspondent with over a decade of experience in news reporting, political journalism, research, writing, and editing. He has held senior editorial roles at TheCable, and previously worked as a Political Editor at Politics Nigeria and a Senior Correspondent at Legit.ng. Over the course of his career, Mojeed has covered politics and a wide range of national issues, producing accurate, balanced, and engaging stories for digital audiences. He has also contributed to international and lifestyle publications, including FunTimes Magazine and Amaka Studio. With a Postgraduate Diploma in Election and Political Party Management from the University of Benin and a background in journalism, public relations, and communication, he brings strong research, editorial, communication, and leadership skills to his work.

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