The pioneer chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Jigawa State, Ado Kiri, has formally quit the party. Kiri, who served as the representative for the Ringim/Taura Federal Constituency from 2019 to 2023, sent a resignation letter dated 30 March 2026 to the Kiri Ward chairman, Malam Saliku Mujtapha. The correspondence, obtained by the reporter on Friday, states that the former lawmaker's choice follows "careful consideration" and that he believes the time has come to withdraw from party activities. He added, "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." The letter does not mention any plan to join another political formation, prompting speculation about his future intentions. Kiri's departure has already stirred debate among Jigawa political observers, who note his role in establishing the APC's state structure and his influence since the 2015 elections. Attempts to reach Kiri for comment were unsuccessful, as calls to his known telephone number went unanswered.
Ado Kiri's exit from the APC removes a foundational figure from a party that still leans on his early organisational work in Jigawa. His resignation, delivered without a hint of a new affiliation, suggests a calculated disengagement rather than a simple fallout.
The move arrives at a moment when the APC's internal unity in the state is already under pressure, and Kiri's absence could weaken the party's grassroots mobilisation ahead of upcoming electoral contests. Observers note that his influence was pivotal during the 2015 general elections, a period that cemented the APC's dominance in the region.
For ordinary Jigawans, especially those in Ringim and Taura who once counted on Kiri's representation, the development may translate into reduced advocacy within the ruling party's corridors. If the APC struggles to fill the vacuum, constituents could see slower delivery of projects or diminished political clout.
This resignation fits a broader pattern of senior politicians stepping back or switching allegiances as Nigeria's electoral calendar tightens, underscoring the fluid nature of party loyalty in the country's political landscape.
