Former Jigawa Senator, Ex-Defence Minister’s Allies Dump APC

A former senator representing Jigawa South-West, Sabo Nakudu, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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Nakudu, who also contested the APC governorship primary in 2023, lost the ticket to the incumbent governor of the state, Umar Namadi.

His resignation adds to the growing list of party chieftains leaving the ruling party in Jigawa State.

In a resignation letter dated April 3, addressed to the APC chairman of Sundimina Ward in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area, Nakudu said his decision was reached after careful reflection.

According to him, his departure from the party followed thorough consideration of the current political situation.

“This decision was taken after careful consideration,” he wrote.

Nakudu also expressed appreciation to the APC for the opportunity to serve the party and the country during his time in office.

“I sincerely appreciate the opportunity given to me by the party to serve and contribute to its growth and development over the years,” he stated.

Nakudu is am ong several APC members and loyalists of the former Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, who have recently resigned from the party.

Those who announced their exit include Zakari Hausa, a former aide to the governor on health matters; Jamilu Zaki, former chairman of Kazaure Local Government Area and former aide on agricultural monitoring; Auwalu Sansani, a former aide on STOWA; and Shehu Sule, former chairman of Ringim Local Government Area.

Although the politicians who resigned have not publicly declared their next political destination, political observers believe many of them may join the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The ADC has recently attracted several politicians amid ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Reacting to the development, Mati Ali, spokesperson for former Defence Minister Muhammed Badaru, said his principal remains a committed member of the APC.

Ali clarified that those leaving the party are doing so on their own and not at the direction of the former minister.

According to him, the decisions of the individuals involved should not be interpreted as reflecting the position of Badaru regarding his membership of the ruling party.