The Nationwide Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, reportedly resigned from his place over an alleged settlement for former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to affix the ruling social gathering.
Ganduje’s resignation, confirmed by high social gathering insiders on Friday, has thrown the APC headquarters in Abuja into confusion, with employees and supporters gathering to debate the sudden improvement.
A senior APC official, who spoke below anonymity, confirmed, “Sure, it’s true. He has resigned.”
Private belongings had been reportedly moved from Ganduje’s workplace earlier within the day, fuelling hypothesis of his imminent exit.
Celebration sources disclosed that efforts had been made by senior officers, together with Nationwide Secretary Ajibola Basiru, to steer Ganduje to remain.
“We’re presently pleading with him (Ganduje) to not resign. He’s upset that Kwankwaso is coming to the APC. I believe the 2 of them are sworn enemies. All of the stakeholders are begging him to remain,” the supply stated.
Nevertheless, these makes an attempt proved unsuccessful.
“He has ultimately resigned. We couldn’t cease him. I believe there’s something private between him and Kwankwaso, who is able to be a part of the APC after some discussions with the President,” the supply added.
The 2 politicians, each former governors of Kano State, had been as soon as political allies throughout their time within the Peoples Democratic Celebration (PDP).
Kwankwaso served as governor from 1999 to 2003 and once more from 2011 to 2015, with Ganduje as his deputy within the latter tenure.
Nevertheless, their relationship deteriorated after Ganduje succeeded Kwankwaso as governor in 2015 below the APC.
Since then, the rivalry has deepened, with each leaders vying for political dominance in Kano State.
Ganduje’s elimination of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, believed to be loyal to Kwankwaso, additional worsened relations between them.
Sanusi was later reinstated in 2024 by Governor Abba Yusuf of the NNPP, below Kwankwaso’s affect.
Celebration sources stated Ganduje cited well being causes for his resignation, although political tensions over Kwankwaso’s defection seem central to the choice.
In the meantime, Buba Galadima, an in depth affiliate of Kwankwaso, denied data of the defection plans however confirmed that discussions inside the APC and the presidency had taken place concerning potential sacrifices of key figures, together with Ganduje and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
“I’m not conscious of any defection plan, however I do know there was a gathering the place they agreed that Ganduje and Shettima ought to be sacrificed to deliver new faces into the federal government,” Galadima acknowledged.
On social media, Ganduje’s aide, Salihu Yakasai, expressed disappointment with the event, posting on X: “TINUBU WHY, APC WHY,” accompanied by crying emojis.
Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad additionally confirmed the resignation through his Fb web page.
In step with the APC structure, Deputy Nationwide Chairman (North), Ali Dalori, is predicted to take over as performing Nationwide Chairman.
Sources stated social gathering leaders met on the Presidential Villa to finalise Dalori’s appointment in an performing capability.
As of press time, the APC Nationwide Working Committee had but to launch an official assertion.