The All Progressives Congress (APC) is planning a visit to former Kano State governor Ibrahim Shekarau in a bid to strengthen ties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The move underscores growing efforts by the ruling party to consolidate support across key political figures in the North-West. Shekarau, who left the APC in 2022 to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), remains a significant political figure in Kano and broader northern politics. His defection at the time was seen as a blow to the APC's influence in the region. Sources within the APC said the planned visit would be led by top party officials, though specific names and dates have not been disclosed. The party hopes the engagement will pave the way for Shekarau's possible return or at least a political truce. Shekarau has not publicly commented on the reported plans. The APC's outreach comes amid internal party reviews and consultations in several states as it seeks to rebuild its electoral base.
A party that once dismissed Shekarau's relevance is now courting him quietly, revealing how much APC fears erosion of its northern base. With Shekarau still wielding influence in Kano's political landscape, his potential re-entry could shift APC's intra-party dynamics. This overture suggests the party is prioritizing political survival over ideological consistency. For Nigerian voters, it signals that alliances are less about policy and more about positioning for power.
