BREAKING: Former Kano Gov, Shekarau officially defects to APC

Politics BREAKING: Former Kano Gov, Shekarau officially defects to APC Published on April 19, 2026 By Matthew Atungwu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former Kano State Governor, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Shekarau announced his defection into the ruling party on Sunday. Born on November 5, 1955, Shekarau, a veteran Nigerian educator and politician, served as the Governor of Kano State from 2003 to 2011. The ex-Kano governor also served as Minister of Education from 2014–2015, and a Senator for Kano Central from 2019 to 2023. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Don't Miss Troops detonate roadside bomb in Borno You may like Former NFA Chairman Ibrahim Galadima dies at 75 2027: Bauchi Gov cancels defection move to APC, gives reasons JAMB to release first batch of 2026 UTME results midnight INEC adjusts Osun governorship election campaign period Gunmen abduct 14 JAMB candidates in Benue 2027 will be last time I will run for President – Atiku

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