In what could be a major political shakeup, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is reportedly set to resign from his position on Friday, amid growing internal party pressure.
According to a report by Daily Nigerian, the resignation is considered imminent and has been confirmed by reliable party sources, although no official statement has been released yet.
Mounting Pressure from APC Stakeholders
Party insiders reveal that Ganduje, who was appointed in August 2023 after Senator Abdullahi Adamu stepped down, has been facing sustained pressure, particularly from APC leaders in the North Central region. The region has consistently demanded that the party’s national chairmanship return to its geopolitical zone, which they believe is the rightful custodian of the position.
A senior APC source disclosed:
“Barring any last-minute change of decision, Dr. Ganduje will formally tender his resignation and hand over to one of the party’s national vice chairmen in acting capacity until the December national convention.”
The planned resignation is seen as part of a larger strategy by the APC to reduce internal friction and reposition the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ganduje’s Controversial Tenure
Ganduje’s emergence as party chairman in 2023 was controversial from the start, with members of the Kwankwasiyya movement and others in the North Central voicing their opposition. Despite efforts to consolidate party unity, tensions have persisted throughout his tenure.
Social Media Reacts
The news of Ganduje’s potential resignation has sparked intense reactions across social media. Supporters and critics alike have flooded platforms with commentary, speculation, and political jabs.
Engr. Bashir Bukar Muhammad, a loyalist of Vice President Kashim Shettima and Governor Babagana Zulum, cryptically wrote:
“The prayer is beginning to work.”
- Hassan Cikinza Rano, Ganduje’s former aide on agriculture, posted a photo with him, captioned:
- “It is certain, politics is harder than being in the army.”
Meanwhile, Hon. Abbah Bari made a veiled reference to political moves behind the scenes:
“A certain political calculation only by Ganduje and Asiwaju — honestly, what has been planned for Kano politics, if someone merely told you about it, you wouldn’t believe it. Just wait and watch.”
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What Happens Next?
If the resignation goes through as anticipated, a national vice chairman will step in as interim leader of the party, pending the APC national convention in December 2025, where a new chairman is expected to emerge.
- This development may reshape the party’s power dynamics, especially as strategic alignments are already forming ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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