Ex-Katsina Governor Ibrahim Shema makes surprise move to APC
former governor of Katsina state, Ibrahim Shema has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Mr Shema was the governor of Kastina State from 2007 and 2015, under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
NAN reports that the former governor was registered at Shema ward party office in Dutsin-ma LGA, and was issued an APC membership card by Sani Aliyu-Daura, APC chair in Katsina.
His membership card’s serial number is: 26551.
Jabiru Abdullahi-Tasuri, chief of staff to Dikko Radda, governor of Katsina, presented the APC membership card to Shema on behalf of his principal on Thursday.
At the event, Abdullahi-Tasuri said the APC had recorded a “momentous achievement” by welcoming a prominent figure of the opposition.
“This marks a historic shift in the political landscape of the state. The defection is a homecoming and a reunion with political family members,” the chief of staff said.
Shema said he joined the APC to contribute to the development of the state and country.