Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Sunday welcomed former governor and senator, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, into the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his return as a major boost to the party in the state.
This is contained in a statement issued in Kano by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad.
Yusuf said that a date would be fixed, in consultation with the national secretariat of the party, for the formal reception of the former governor into the APC fold.
He said the party in Kano State continued to witness growing support and consolidation, positioning itself as the most dominant political force in the state.
The governor further said thatAPC remained battle-ready to win all elective positions in the upcoming elections, citing unity and strategic alignments as key factors driving the party’s confidence.
He further assured party members and supporters that APC leadership was committed to strengthening internal cohesion and expanding its grassroots base across the state.
Yusuf called on party faithful to remain steadfast and continue mobilising support as the party prepares for future political contests.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Shekarau announced his decision while addressing supporters at his Mundubawa residence in Kano on Sunday.
The two-term former governor said that the decision followed wide consultations with his political group and after weighing so many options.
“We took the decision after wide deliberations and weighing several options which include joining the APC after realising that PDP is facing so many challenges.
“We cannot align with ADC, a party filled up with people of personal interests, a party struggling to gain its feet,” Shekarau was reported as saying.
