Alhaji Muktar Ramalan Yero, a former governor of Kaduna State, has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In a letter dated September 30 and written to the Ward Chairman, PDP Kaura, the state’s Zaria Local Government Area, Yero announced his choice.

It read;

“With grateful to Almighty Allah, I write to extend my sincere greetings and to formally inform you of my decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP).

“In view of this, I hereby tender my resignation as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party with effect from 30th September, 2023. Enclosed herewith, is my party membership card dully returned.”

Yero, who is also the Dallatun Zazzau, served as deputy governor to late Governor Patrick Yakowa who died in an air crash. He became the Kaduna State Governor between 15 December 2012 to 29 May, 2015.