Ahead of the 2023 general elections, a former governor of Kano, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, on Monday afternoon concluded a press conference in the state where he described how Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso allegedly disappointed him and his supporters after joining the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in May 2022
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Shekarau promised to announce his final decision of defection in few days.
This newspaper however scooped that he could announce his intention to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as soon as tomorrow (Tuesday).
The former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain met with the highest decision body, The Shura Council, at the weekend to discuss on issues related to Atiku Abubakar’s proposal for him to join the PDP.
The committee, under the chairmanship of Barrister Habib Shehu had submitted its report for considerations.
Shekarau’s imminent switch to the PDP is good news for Atiku, the PDP presidential candidate, as the former is an influential politician in the north.