Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has stepped down from his position with immediate effect.
Ganduje, who previously served as Governor of Kano State, said he is resigning to focus on his health.
His time as APC chairman was characterized by internal strife and controversy. He assumed the role in August 2023, during a period of unrest within the party. Before this, he governed Kano State from 2015 to 2023.
Although Ganduje cited health reasons in his resignation letter, insiders suggest that internal political pressures within the APC may have contributed to his decision.
There have also been allegations of financial misconduct, with some members accusing his office of imposing “excessive financial demands.”
Aspirants for FCT area council positions reportedly complained about high fees required to secure the party’s ticket.
His exit signals a notable change in the APC leadership, with party members and observers awaiting official clarification on the situation.
So far, the party has not released a formal statement on the resignation, leaving room for speculation about the possible impact on the APC’s future.
Ganduje’s tenure also involved legal disputes and attempts to unseat him. In April 2024, a Kano State High Court issued an order preventing him from acting as a party member, based on a case brought by some party officials.
In a separate case, a Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a suit filed by the APC North Central Forum seeking his removal as chairman.
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