Nigeria, March 5 -- Former Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, has explained why he has recently been meeting with opposition leaders in Jigawa State amid rumours of his potential defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

PREMIUM TIMES reported how Mr Badaru's recent cross-party engagements had left many in his home state wondering about his intentions.

He met twice within a week with the 2023 PDP governorship candidate, Mustapha Lamido, son of veteran politician Sule Lamido, who is rumoured to be considering a move to the ADC.

Mr Badaru has also held talks with a former senator and current ADC chieftain in the state, Ubale Shitu, and, most notably, with former Governor Sule Lamido, with whom Mr Badaru shares animosi...