- Tension in APC as Ganduje Reportedly Steps Down as National Chairman
- Ganduje’s portrait Allegedly removed
- Ganduje was appointed APC National Chairman on August 3, 2023.
Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has reportedly stepped down from his position.
Eko Hot Blog reports that although no official explanation has been provided, sources suggest that his resignation came at the request of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the early hours of Friday.
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Indications of Ganduje’s imminent departure became evident as his aides were seen clearing out his personal items from the APC national secretariat in Abuja.
A party official confirmed the development, noting that Ganduje’s portrait had been removed and staff members were seen transporting files and personal belongings throughout the day.
“So it’s obvious that all is not well. We are not new to this development. We saw it happen when Abdullahi Adamu and Oshiomhole were there. So we are used to this kind of thing”
Ganduje, a former Governor of Kano State and known ally of President Tinubu, was appointed APC National Chairman on August 3, 2023, following the resignation of Abdullahi Adamu.
His leadership faced legal challenges, notably from the North Central APC Forum led by Saleh Zazzaga, who argued that the position should remain within the North Central region in accordance with the APC Constitution.
However, on September 23, 2024, Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed the case, allowing Ganduje to retain his position.
In January 2025, Ganduje was also appointed Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), under the Federal Ministry of Aviation.
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