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Ganduje speaks on choice of APC’s new chairman

Post author By Phenomenal
Post date July 25, 2025

The immediate past National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has revealed his mind on the emergence of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as the new party boss.

He expressed confidence in Yilwatda, just as he commended President Bola Tinubu for the maturity he displayed in going for the latter.

In a statement, Ganduje, who was recently reported to be undergoing treatment for an illness, described the emergence of Yilwatda as strategic, noting that it comes at a critical period in the life of the party .

Ganduje also expressed profound confidence in the capacity , intellect , maturity and administrative competence of the new chairman to move the Party forward.

He commended the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and other organs of the party for ensuring a transparent and consensus-driven process that led to the emergence of Yilwatda.

Ganduje also tasked the new National Chairman to build on the solid foundations and legacies he (Ganduje) laid during his tenure, just as he himself had built on the efforts and achievements of his own predecessor.

He expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for their statesmanlike roles and wisdom in guiding the party through the transition process that culminated in Yilwatda’s emergence.

Ganduje called on the National Working Committee (NWC), state chapters, youth and women wings, as well as all other stakeholders of the APC to offer their full cooperation and unwavering support to the new chairman, stressing that unity, discipline, and loyalty must remain the cornerstone of the party under the new leadership.

“As I bow out with a sense of fulfillment, I wish to assure Prof. Yilwatda of my unflinching support, counsel, and brotherly solidarity. I urge all our leaders, governors, lawmakers, and faithful party members across the federation to queue behind him and give him the necessary backing to consolidate on our party’s vision of building a united, progressive, and inclusive political platform for all Nigerians,” he stated.

He concluded by praying for divine wisdom, strength, and courage for Prof. Yilwatda as he takes up the mantle of leadership at a time of both opportunity and responsibility.

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APC governors speak on Ganduje’s resignation

Post author By Phenomenal
Post date June 28, 2025

I don’t understand the relationship between the CBN policy and security challenges in Kano State. - Emefiele — APC Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje

The All Progressives Congress governors have taken a stand on the resignation of its Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje.

Speaking under the aegis of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, they acknowledged the resignationand described it as a natural step in the party’s ongoing evolution.

In a communiqué issued after their two-day strategic meeting in Benin City, Edo State, on Saturday, the governors indicated that this leadership change aligns with the party’s broader commitment to internal reforms and adaptation.

The Chairman of the PGF and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, who read the communiqué at the close of the meeting, emphasised the forum’s dedication to strengthening party cohesion and promoting people-centred development.

The communique was signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, Fred Itua.

Uzodimma said, “This meeting provided a crucial platform to harmonise development strategies, reinforce party cohesion, and reaffirm our Forum’s dedication to people-centred development, institutional accountability, and inter-governmental collaboration.

“The APC remains the most institutionally coherent political platform in Nigeria, with unmatched records of reforms, electoral success, and national unity, signalling the party’s confidence in its enduring appeal.”

He added that the acknowledgement of Ganduje’s resignation as National Chairman was presented as a natural progression.

“His Excellency, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s resignation is in tandem with the party’s continued evolution,” the communiqué read, suggesting a strategic move within the party’s framework rather than a crisis. While no further details were immediately provided on the specifics of his departure, the emphasis on “evolution” hints at an internal repositioning to strengthen the party’s future.

A notable highlight of the meeting was the formal welcome of the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, into the fold of the APC.

The Forum recognised Eno’s decision, along with his supporters, as a reflection of “a growing national consensus on the transformative policies being executed by President Tinubu’s administration.”

The governors undertook a comprehensive appraisal of Nigeria’s economic, social, security, and political trajectory, expressing satisfaction with the renewed coordination between federal and state institutions.

They particularly commended the prioritisation of fiscal reform, food security, energy transition, infrastructural modernisation, and social sector revitalisation.

“We are pleased with the renewed coordination between federal and state institutions, which is vital for national progress,” a governor who preferred anonymity remarked, stressing the importance of collaborative governance.

Acknowledging the effectiveness of macroeconomic stabilisation policies such as fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate unification, and debt rationalisation, the Forum expressed support for a strategic pivot towards social equity and inclusive prosperity.

The governors, however, stressed that “while economic indicators show signs of recovery, growth must be further democratised through expanded investments in food security, job creation, poverty eradication, MSMEs, and social safety nets.”

The PGF reaffirmed the critical role of sub-national governments as engines for economic renewal, committing to deepen economic decentralisation in line with Section 13 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

They welcomed the increase in fiscal transfers to states and the growing investor confidence in Nigeria’s economic outlook, noting that “multiple APC-led states are now attracting significant domestic and foreign direct investments, which is a testament to the enabling environment being created.”

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Resignation: APC highlights Ganduje’s achievements

Post author By Phenomenal
Post date June 28, 2025

The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, has highlighted the achievements of its National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, as it confirms his resignation.

Morka, who confirmed the development in a statement on Friday night, said that Ganduje’s resignation, which was to enable him to attend to urgent and important personal matters, was with immediate effect.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ganduje’s resignation letter, which he submitted earlier on Friday, was addressed to the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), through the National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Basiru.

The former two term Kano State governor, in the letter, had expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve APC at the highest level.

Morka said that the party’s Deputy National Chairman (North), Ali Dalori, had been directed to assume the position of acting National Chairman, pending the meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) in December.

This, he said, was to immediately fill the vacancy created by Ganduje’s resignation.

NAN reports that Ganduje assumed the leadership of APC in August 2023, following the resignation of his predecessor, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu.

“Throughout his tenure, he dedicated himself to strengthening the party’s unity and cohesion, expounding its democratic ideals and enhancing the party’s electoral competitiveness.

“The confidence placed in him by the party’s NEC and national caucus meetings in February 2025 was a profound recognition and honour for his service.

“He leaves his position as national chairman with great pride in our collective achievements, including successful defections from opposition parties and legal affirmations of our party leadership’s legitimacy,” Morka said.

He assured APC faithful that the party remained steadfast and unwavering in its mission to deliver transformative governance for all Nigerians, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The APC spokesman expressed gratitude to Ganduje for his invaluable contributions and distinguished record of service to the party.

He prayed for his good health and success in his future endeavours and in service to the nation and humanity

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BREAKING: Puzzle as Ganduje resigns as APC Chairman

Post author By Phenomenal
Post date June 27, 2025

Puzzle has erupted from the ruling All Progressives Congress as its National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has resigned.

While some fear it may be due to high-power scheming at the top, ‘The Nation’ noted that sources confirmed that Ganduje tendered his resignation on health grounds.

The politics of who becomes President Bola Tinubu’s running mate had come to the fore days ago, with speculations rife that he would drop Vice President Kashim Shettima.

Ganduje, who is known to have had a smooth bond with Tinubu, however, reportedly submitted his resignation letter to the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, on Friday in Abuja.

Ganduje, a former Kano Governor was appointed APC national chairman in 2023, following the resignation of Senator Abdullahi Adamu.

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If one-party democracy is people’s wish, so be it – Ganduje says as Aliero, others are set to join APC

Post author By Phenomenal
Post date May 10, 2025

Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said that there is nothing anyone can do if it is the wish of the people that Nigeria becomes a one-party democracy.

This is as he said on Friday that the Senators from Kebbi State, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were set to decamp to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ganduje noted this while addressing State House Correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Friday.

The APC chairman led Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi and Senators Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi and Garba Maidoki to the meeting with Tinubu.

He said a lot of discussions went underground between the major stakeholders in Kebbi and that they came to the conclusion that the three PDP senators from the state would decamp to the APC.

“This is a good development and it is in consonance with what is happening in Nigeria today.

“Almost every week in the Senate and House of Representatives, you see members of other political parties decamping to our party.

“So, we came here so that Mr President will bless this resolution and he has graciously given his blessing, and by Tuesday you will see what will happen in the Red Chambers.

“Our constitution is very clear about this, and with our political dexterity in managing such affairs, I assure you that there will be a smooth integration,” said the APC chairman.

He added that the fear of one-party state was misplaced::”We are not saying we are working for a one-party system, but if this is the wish of Nigerians we cannot quarrel with that.

“You know they say too many cooks spoil the soup; too many political parties spoil governance.”

Ganduje said that the move was in continuation with the initiative of Tinubu, saying, “APC must do what we must do democratically in order to increase our numerical strength, and also our quality and capacity of followership.”

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Kwakwanso is a fish out of water – Ganduje

Post author By Phenomenal
Post date May 7, 2025

All Progressives Congress Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has described his predecessor as Governor in Kano State, Rabiu Kwakwanso, is a fish out of water.

Ganduje deployed the metaphor to capture Kwakwanso’s existence outside the APC, from where he moved out to form the the New Nigeria Peoples Party.

He is, however, said to be considering rejoining the APC.

Speaking to newsmen after receiving Alhaji Yusuf Ata, Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development, Ganduje on Tuesday, Ganduje noted that Kwakwanso would be welcome.

He said: “Kwankwaso is a fish out of water, trying to find its way back into the waters.

“We cannot say we can’t accommodate him, because a friend in need, is a friend indeed.

“We don’t want to leave him completely abandoned, we can still have him in, if he wants to join us.

“When you see your son running to where he would get shelter and you are a big brother in a big home, I think it is morally right to accommodate him.

“So, we cannot say we cannot accommodate him.”

Earlier, Ata, who is a former Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly said he visited Ganduje to pay his respect and to appreciate him and show support for what the President Bola Tinubu-led administration was doing for Kano State.

“We are strongly behind Tinubu and we are working round the clock to ensure we deliver Kano State in 2027,” he said.

Speaking on the ‘Kwankwasiyya movement”, Ata said the Kwankwasiyya red cap era was becoming a thing of the past in the state.

“For me, I will not want the former Kano state governor to be welcomed into the APC fold. But I have no choice if our national chairman decides to have him on board.” Ata said.

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2027 is a done deal for APC – Ganduje

Post author By Phenomenal
Post date April 24, 2025

All Progressives Congress (APC), National Chairman of the governing Party, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said that the 2027 election is a done deal for the party.

According to him, developments within and outside the party has shown that President Bola Tinubu will secure victory.

Ganduje boasted so on Thursday in his residence in Abuja when he received some prominent members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) from Kano State led by Sen. Kawu Sumaila and the immediate past Secretary to Kano State Government, Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, who defected to the APC.

As ‘The Nation’ reports, other deflectors include serving and former members of House of Representatives and House of Assembly.

Addressing reporter after a two-and-half hour meeting with the new entrants Ganduje said: “In APC, we believe in our President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, we believe in his economic reforms, we believe in his Renewed Hope Agenda and part of the political renewed hope agenda is trying to canvass for more followership into the party.

“We started by democratically electing governors, especially in Edo State, who was in PDP, we contested, we succeeded in winning the election, the state is now in APC.

“The Governor of Delta State is now in APC, including his cabinet, including all the members of the state assembly and House of Representatives, and the timber and caliber of PDP, now in APC, even including the former vice presidential candidate coming into our party.

“So you can see that we are expanding. I don’t want to reveal our secret but what I’m telling you is that for APC 2027 is a done deal.”

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Ganduje tackles Obi over death threat claim

Post author By Phenomenal
Post date January 8, 2025

All Progressives Congress Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has accused the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023 election, Peter Obi, of propagating falsehood based on the latter’s claim that the APC is threatening his life.

Ganduje, in a statement in Abuja Wednesday night, described the claims as sheer mischief and outright falsehood, which would have been ignored but the need to refute such a baseless narrative.

He expressed displeasure over the claim shared on Obi’s verified official X handle, labeling it as a malicious lie aimed at seeking attention and playing the victim for emotional blackmail.

Ganduje further stated that Obi’s accusations stem from a misrepresentation of remarks by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka during an interview on Arise TV on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

He stated m that at no point did Morka threaten Obi or his family.

He emphasised that as a public figure, the LP standard bearer has a responsibility to provide accurate and truthful information, adding that spreading falsehood undermines public trust.

He noted that Morka was simply discharging his duties as the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, holding opposition actors accountable for their statements, as is expected in a democratic setting.

“Morka’s comments during the interview were strictly in response to a question referencing ‘prophets of doom’ and ‘voodoo economics.’ Nothing in his statement constituted or suggested a threat to Obi or anyone else,” Ganduje clarified.

“Does Mr. Obi expect the APC to fold its arms and allow the opposition to propagate falsehoods without any response?” Ganduje queried, stressing that the APC will continue to counter baseless allegations with facts against the Tinubu led government.

Ganduje stated that the party stands by the position of its National Publicity Secretary in his effort to defend the federal government and set the records straight against disinformation by desperate politicians.

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Dollar bribery allegation: Bribery allegations: Kano Court fixes June 5 for Ganduje’s arraignment

Post author By Phenomenal
Post date May 17, 2024

Kano State High Court No.7 has re-scheduled the arraignment of the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje to June 5.

Ganduje is standing trial alongside his wife Hafsat Umar, his son, Abdullahi Umar and five others

The defendants in the case included Abubaka Bawuro, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties limited Safari textile ltd and lasage General Enterprise Ltd

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Kano State High Court No. 5 presided over by Justice Usman Na’abba had earlier scheduled May 16 for ruling on the request substituted service on the defendants.

This was before the State Chief Judge, Justice Dije Aboki reassigned the case to High Court No 7 presided by Justice Amina Adamu.

The new charge sheet sighted by NAN contained 11 count charges against the initial eight count charges against Ganduje and his co-defendants.

They include allegations bordering on criminal conspiracy and criminal breach of trust.

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Again, APC protects Ganduje against suspension by grassroots players

Post author By Phenomenal
Post date April 22, 2024

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has again protected its Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, from renewed suspension bid by some ward-level players.

The Kano State chapter has, in the latest move to save him, urged the public to ignore the purported suspension of the national chairman of the party, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje.

The secretary of the party in the state, Alhaji Zakari Sarina, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Kano that the supposed suspension of Ganduje by any group of individuals was null and void.

He said the suspension, which was announced on Sunday by a faction of the party, came from non-members of the party.

“It is impracticable for non-members to slam a national officer with suspension without recourse to laid down procedures as enshrined in the party’s constitution.

“I must make it clear, that we are undeterred by the activities of these impostors because.

Their style lacks finesse and sophistication and has further exposed their political naivety where Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is an acclaimed master.

“From available records, those behind the latest oddity are political jobbers who have offered themselves for pecuniary benefits at behest of dignity“, Sarina alleged.

According to him, they don’t belong to progressive because a good thing party member will not work towards destroying a legitimate member who was governor for 8 years and rose to become a national chairman.

“It is because they are outsiders, they are simply not aware of the internal workings, or ground rules of the APC on disciplinary actions, hence they resort to poor strategy that cannot stand logic, and reasons.

“We from ward, local government level and state are solidly behind our leader who has contribute positively towards the political growth of our party’’, he told NAN.

Sarina alleged that leader of the group who announced the purported Ganduje’s suspension was a member of New Nigeria People’s Party who contested but lost the counselorship election in Ganduje ward.

He advised the media to be cautious of those who seek to use their platforms to promote falsehood.

“The media should, as a matter of fact, scrutinise issues that are of paramount to the growth of democracy by being the driver of democracy’’, he said.

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