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By Akinwande Soji-Ojo
A former governor of Kano State, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
The former Director General, Tinubu Supports Group, Abdulmumin Jibrin, broke the news on his Twitter handle.
“BREAKING- Sen Ibrahim Shekarau joins NNPP. Details later,” Jibrin tweeted.
Later, the party tweeted photographs of the visit of NNPP leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to Shekarau’s home last night.
“His Excellency, Engr Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso paid a congratulatory visit today to former Gov (Sen) Ibrahim Shekarau after he decamped to NNPP,” the party posted.
Shekarau represents Kano Central in the Senate.
The 66 year-old senator was a former Minister of Education and two-term governor of Kano State.