The former governor of Kano State, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, has denied the claim by his aide that he had defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress.
It would be recalled that Shekarau’s media aide, Mr. Sule Ya’u Sule said on Monday that his boss had left the PDP because he (Shekarau) could no longer remain and watch as the national leadership of the party danced to the tune of the former governor of Kano State, Mr. Musa Kwankwaso who defected to the party and is nursing presidential ambition.
He also said Shekarau’s decision to dump the PDP was concluded after wider consultation with and heated debates between him and his supporters.
“I want confirm to you that Shekarau has decided to defect from PDP to APC due to the injustice meted on him and his supporters by the PDP leadership,” said Sule.
But in an audio clip repeatedly aired on some radio stations in Kano on Tuesday, Shekarau, who is also eyeing for the PDP presidential ticket said he is still making consultations with his political associates on the next line of action.
“People are aware with the current trend in PDP Kano State. The national leadership has announced dissolution of Kano state executives of PDP. We have challenged this decision in court, because it contradicts the constitution of the PDP. We are still making consultation with PDP leaders in Kano for next line of action.
“You are aware in my political history, before I take any decision, I consult my political associates. I am still making such consultation. I am appealing to my supporters to exercise patient. I will make my position known to public myself at an appropriate time,” he said.
He therefore appealed to his followers to remain calm, and wait further direction.
