Former Kano State Governor and Senator Ibrahim Shekarau has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect. His resignation was confirmed in a letter dated April 19, 2026, addressed to the PDP Chairman of Giginyu Ward in Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State. In the letter, Shekarau cited strategic political realignment and the need to pursue political objectives elsewhere as reasons for his departure. "Accept this letter please as notice of my resignation from my position as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with effect from today," he wrote. He disclosed that the decision followed broad consultations with his political group, signaling plans to join another party. "This decision follows wide and extensive deliberations within my political group, to pursue our political career in a different political party," Shekarau stated. He expressed gratitude to the ward-level leadership, saying, "I thank you for being a good leader, and pray that Allah will continue to guide you in your stewardship." The letter was copied to the Kano State PDP Chairman and the PDP Chairman of Nassarawa Local Government Area, confirming formal notification across party hierarchies.
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