The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has formally welcomed Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, former Governor of Kano State, and Senator Bello Hayatu Gwarzo, former Chief Whip of the Senate, into the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jibrin stated they rightfully belong in the ruling party, acknowledging their recent resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Shekarau and Gwarzo, both long-serving political figures from Kano State, officially joined the APC in a move seen as a boost to the party's presence in northern Nigeria. Jibrin did not specify the date of their defection or provide details on any official ceremony marking the transition. The APC has yet to issue a national statement confirming the formal acceptance of their membership. Both politicians have held multiple elective positions under previous PDP administrations before switching allegiance.
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