Nigeria, April 4 -- Former senator for Jigawa South-west and governorship aspirant, Sabo Nakudu, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

​Mr Nakudu contested the 2023 APC governorship primary but lost to the incumbent, Governor Umar Namadi.

Mr Nakudu is among several APC chieftains, including allies of the former Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, who recently resigned from the APC.

In a letter dated 3 April, and addressed to the APC chairman in his Sundimina Ward, Birnin Kudu Local Government Area, Mr Nakudu said his decision to leave the APC was "taken after careful consideration".

Mr Nakudu thanked the APC for allowing him to serve two terms as senator.

"I sincerely appreciate the opportunity given to me by...