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By Lizzy Chirkpi
In a major political move aimed at consolidating success in the North, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, on Wednesday visited former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau and Senator Bello Hayatu Gwarzo in Kano.
The meeting took place at Shekarau’s residence, Mundubawa Palace, where Yilwatda made a direct appeal for their return to the ruling party, describing himself as their son in need of guidance and support.
According to him, “Come and help me, I am your son. I need your support, I need your mentorship. I am pleading with you to come and help me,” Yilwatda said, urging broader reconciliation within the party.
“Let us all come back to APC. Your son at the APC is pleading; I cannot do it alone. Together we can build a very strong alliance to help the North.”
In his response, Shekarau commended the APC chairman’s personal visit, noting that such a gesture demonstrated respect and seriousness.
“You have come to us; it is something you could have sent someone to do or even meet me in Abuja, but you came yourself,” he said.
The former governor, however, felt short of making any immediate commitment, revealing that he and his political associates are still weighing their options amid internal challenges within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
“We are reviewing the situation, especially considering the issues affecting us in the PDP. In a couple of days, you will hear from us whether we will join you or not, but I assure you that you will hear from us,” Shekarau stated.
He stressed that any eventual decision would be guided strictly by the interests of Kano State.
“Whatever we will do will be put on the scale of ‘Kano first’,” he added.
More developments are expected in the coming days as consultations continue.