Nigeria, March 16 -- The former Chairman of Gwaram Local Government in Jigawa State, Zahraddeen Abubakar, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Mr Abubakar, a close ally of former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, served as council chairperson during Mr Badaru's second term as Governor of Jigawa State.

In a letter dated 28 February, addressed to the APC ward chairperson of Zandam Nagogo and copied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mr Abubakar stated his reason for the resignation.

He stated that the APC had deviated from its founding principles following its formation in 2013, which necessitated his resignation.

He is expected to join the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC).

He ser...