Jigawa APC pioneer chairman, Ado Kiri resigns from party

Politics Jigawa APC pioneer chairman, Ado Kiri resigns from party Published on April 10, 2026 By Kabeer Bello googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Ado Sani Kiri, a pioneer chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State and former member of the House of Representatives, has formally resigned his membership of the party. Kiri, who represented the Ringim/Taura Federal Constituency between 2019 and 2023, announced his exit in a resignation letter dated March 30, 2026, addressed to the APC Ward Chairman in Kiri Ward, Malam Saliku Mujtapha. In the letter, which was made available to journalists on Friday, the former lawmaker said his decision followed deep reflection and a personal conclusion to step away from party activities. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “This decision has been made after a careful consideration,” Kiri stated. He expressed gratitude for his time in the party, noting the opportunity he had to contribute to its growth and political development. “I appreciate the opportunity given to me to be part of the party and to contribute, in my own capacity, to its activities and objectives during my period of membership,” he added. Kiri’s resignation is beginning to generate reactions within political circles in Jigawa State, given his earlier influence in strengthening the APC’s structure in the state and his role in the build-up to the 2015 general elections and subsequent political cycles. However, the resignation letter did not indicate any plan to join another political party, a detail that has fueled speculation about his next political direction. He also confirmed his withdrawal from all party activities, leaving supporters and stakeholders uncertain whether the move represents a political retirement or a temporary withdrawal from partisan engagement. Efforts to reach him for further clarification were unsuccessful, as calls to his known telephone line went unanswered. Don't Miss 2027: National Forum of Former Legislators back Tinubu, Oyebanji for second term You may like Former Jigawa APC governorship aspirant Nakudu resigns from party Jigawa APC concludes peaceful LG congresses across 27 councils 10th NASS: Accept zoning in good faith — Jigawa APC to elected members Jigawa APC guber ticket battle: Supreme Court fixes Jan 13 for judgment Jigawa APC senatorial candidate Gaya is dead Jigawa APC picks Works Commissioner, Aminu Usman as Deputy Governorship candidate

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