The Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC), Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje on Friday sent shocking waves to members of the party and the entire nation as he resigned from his position, effective immediately.
Ganduje who was governor of Kano State between 2015 and 2023 cited health reasons for his decision, stating that he needs to focus on his well-being. However, he was recently seen with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in many of his engagements hale and hearty. This has raised suspicions that all may not be well within the party.
Many also believe that Ganduje’s resignation may not be unconnected with Tinubu’s romance with his arch political foe, Alhaji Rabiu Musa Kwakwanso, who is a former governor of Kano State. Tinubu has done everything possible to woo Kwakwanso into the APC fold which may not sit well with Ganduje, hence the resignation.
Ganduje’s tenure as APC chairman has been marked by controversy and challenges. He was elected as the APC National Chairman in August 2023, amidst internal party conflicts. Allegations of financial impropriety have also been linked to his resignation, with some party members reportedly protesting “excessive financial demands” imposed by his office.
However, it is clear that his resignation marks a significant shift in the APC’s leadership, and stakeholders are eagerly awaiting further clarification on the circumstances surrounding his departure. The APC has yet to issue an official statement on his resignation, leaving many to speculate about the implications of this development for the party.
Ganduje as APC chairman fought many legal battles. In April 2024, a Kano State High Court granted an ex parte order restraining him from parading himself as a member of the party, following a suit filed by some party executives. Additionally, a Federal High Court in Abuja struck out a suit seeking Ganduje’s removal as APC Chairman, filed by the APC North Central Forum.
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