After many days of denial, former Kano Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau has officially joined the All Progressives Congress.
Shekarau with APC chairman, Adams Oshiomhole
A former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Channels Television has reported.
Shekarau announced his decision to join the ruling party after a closed-door meeting with the national chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole.
The closed-door meeting was held on Friday in Kano State.
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and other top party officials were also at the meeting.
Shekarau while announcing his defection said he believes that given by the current state of the political situation in Nigeria, it is important he moves to the APC.