The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has stated that Ibrahim Shekarau, a former governor of Kano and serving senator, has joined its ranks.

The news comes just days after Abdulmumin Jibrin, a former representative and director-general of the Bola Tinubu campaign group, joined the party.

Jibrin defected despite efforts by Kano governor Abdullahi Ganduje to keep him from leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The NNPP said in a tweet on Tuesday that the former Kano governor had “finally” joined the party, and that Kwankwaso had paid him a “congratulatory visit” on the development.

— Official NNPP (@0fficialNNPP) May 17, 2022