Former Kano State governor and senator, Ibrahim Shekarau, announced on April 19, 2026, in Kano that he has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, explaining that the decision followed consultations within his political camp and forms part of a plan to move to another party.
His resignation was conveyed through a letter addressed to his ward chairman in Giginyu, located in Nassarawa Local Government Area of the state. In the letter, he made it clear that his exit from the party takes immediate effect from the date it was written.
Shekarau stated that his decision came after discussions with members of his political group, who agreed to pursue their political activities under a different platform. The move, according to him, is part of a broader realignment ahead of future political engagements.
He also acknowledged the leadership at the ward level, expressing appreciation for the role played by party officials during his time in the PDP. Copies of the letter were sent to party leaders at the local government and state levels, confirming that the decision was formally communicated across the party structure.
The development signals another shift in Kano’s political space, as the former minister and long-time political figure prepares to align with a new party.
His next political destination has not yet been made public, but the move is expected to shape political calculations in the state in the coming period.