Ex-police IGP, Suleiman Abba, joins PDP

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Suleiman Abba has officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), marking a significant political shift after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a letter dated April 15 and addressed to the APC Chairman of Kofar Fada Ward in Jigawa State, Abba stated that his move solidifies his detachment from the APC, a party he joined nearly four years ago. The defection ceremony took place in Bamaina, the hometown of former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, who welcomed Abba into the PDP.

Abba noted that he had ceased participating in APC activities since June 2022 and chose not to validate his membership during the party's recent re-registration exercise, which concluded on April 14, 2026. "This letter, therefore, is meant to fully confirm my withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress," he stated.

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Recall that since the 10th of June 2022, I have not attended any of APC meetings at National, State, LGC or Ward level. This membership withdrawal was further confirmed by my non-participation in the Party’s Re-registration Exercise which ended on 14th April 2026. This letter, therefore, is meant to fully confirm my withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress.

Reflecting on his political career, the former IGP expressed gratitude to the APC leadership for providing a platform. He also recalled his thwarted bid in 2018 to represent the Jigawa South Senatorial District under the APC banner. Abba affirmed his unwavering commitment to public service and national development, expressing a desire to collaborate with stakeholders to improve citizens' lives.

As of the time of reporting, APC leadership in Jigawa State had not officially commented on Abba's resignation. The move comes after Abba had previously expressed his desire to continue working for the betterment of his ward, Jigawa State, and Nigeria.

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I thank you all very much and look forward to your collaboration with me in my patriotic zeal to improve the life of our people in this ward, Jigawa State and in our dear nation, Nigeria.