Ibrahim Shema, a former Governor of Katsina state, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Gatekeepers News 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.
Shema was a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and was elected governor on the party’s platform.
He was governor of Katsina from 2007 to 2015.
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.
