A former governor of Kano state, Ibrahim Shekarau has confirmed his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Shekarau announced his defection after a closed-door meeting with national Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole and Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje.

He said his reason for moving to the APC was because of the current political situation in the country, and expressed his pride at being one of those that began the process that led to the emergence of the APC