The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, on Wednesday, visited former Kano State governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, and Senator Bello Hayatu Gwarzo at Shekarau’s residence, popularly known as Mundubawa Palace, in Kano.

The visit Is seen as part of ongoing efforts by the ruling party to woo key political figures in the state amid shifting alliances ahead of future elections.

Speaking during the visit, Nentawe appealed to the two political leaders to return to the APC, describing himself as their “son” in need of guidance and support.

“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,” he said.

He also called on members and associates present to persuade the leaders to rejoin the party, stressing the need for unity among northern political actors.

“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,” he added.

In his response, Shekarau commended the APC chairman for personally leading the visit, noting that the move showed 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.

He revealed that the visit came at a time when he and his associates were reviewing their political future, particularly in light of internal challenges within the opposition.

“You came at a time we are also searching for a solution to the cancer that have infected us in the PDP, we don’t know whether it is real cancer or not, however we will discuss that later,” he said.

The former governor, however, said no immediate decision would be taken, assuring that consultations were ongoing.

“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,” he added.

Shekarau stressed that any decision taken would be guided by the overall interest of Kano State.

“Whatever we will do will be put on the scale of ‘Kano first’,” he said.

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf had three days ago visited Shekarau at his residence. (Daily Trust)

•APC chairman Yilwatda during a visit to ex Kano governor Shekarau, and Senator Gwarzo at Shekarau’s residence