In a significant political development, the former Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Isah Idris, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Idris, who currently serves as a lawmaker representing the Gwaram constituency, made his decision known through a resignation letter addressed to the chairman of the Gwaram ward.
The letter, which Idris personally signed, reads: “I am writing to formally notify you of my decision to step down from the All Progressives Congress. As a founding member and former Speaker, I had hoped that the APC would remain true to the principles on which it was established. However, I now believe it is time for me to move on.”
This resignation appears to stem from the recent screening process for APC aspirants, where Idris was disqualified and replaced by Ado Yakubu Zandam. Although Idris has not yet announced his next political move, sources indicate that he is considering joining either the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Meanwhile, a statement from the PDP’s Publicity Secretary, Umar Kyari Jitau, suggests that the party is welcoming Idris with open arms. The statement did not explicitly confirm his defection but hinted at a warm reception for the former Speaker.