Former Labour Social gathering presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has recommended the resignation of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as Nationwide Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as an honourable step and a mannequin for management duty.
Ganduje, a former governor of Kano State, tendered his resignation on Friday, formally citing well being challenges. Nevertheless, insider sources recommend that political realignments and speculations in regards to the 2027 elections, together with the seek for a possible operating mate for President Bola Tinubu, might have influenced the choice.
Reacting to the event in an announcement shared through his official X deal with on Saturday, Obi praised Ganduje for stepping down in recognition of his well being situation.
Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, went additional to border Ganduje’s resolution as a problem to different public workplace holders who could also be fighting health-related limitations.
Obi on Ganduje’s resignation as APC’s Nationwide Chairman
“Ganduje’s Well timed Problem to Leaders I’ve simply learn a information report that the Nationwide Chairman of the ruling celebration, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has resigned from his place with fast impact, citing well being challenges as the explanation.
I have to commend Dr. Ganduje for prioritising his well being above all else. Along with his well being reportedly in decline, it’s each clever and honourable to step apart, figuring out that he might not have the ability to render the extent of service required by the celebration, the folks, and the nation.
By this exemplary motion, Dr. Ganduje has thrown a problem to different leaders who, as a result of health-related points, are not capable of ship optimally. I sincerely hope they take a cue from him.
The challenges confronting our nation right this moment require leaders who should not solely competent but additionally bodily and mentally match, leaders with the capability and agility to reply decisively and promptly to urgent points.
At this crucial level and troublesome time, we will not afford management outlined by medical tourism, lengthy holidays, or absenteeism attributable to age-related illnesses. This stuff are taking a critical toll on our improvement. Might God Almighty grant Dr. Ganduje a peaceable and fulfilling retirement. Certainly, a brand new Nigeria is POssible.”
Ganduje’s Well timed Problem to Leaders
I’ve simply learn a information report that the Nationwide Chairman of the ruling celebration, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has resigned from his place with fast impact, citing well being challenges as the explanation.
I have to commend Dr. Ganduje for… pic.twitter.com/zcvFMQjWQV
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) June 27, 2025