APC NATIONAL SECRETARY BASIRU DISMISSES GANDUJE’S RESIGNATION AS ROUTINE, NOT A SIGN OF PARTY CRISIS

Senator Ajibola Basiru, National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has refuted growing speculation that the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as the party’s National Chairman indicates internal discord or factional instability ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during a media parley organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone B, Basiru described Ganduje’s departure as “routine” and “not extraordinary,” insisting it should not be interpreted as a sign of crisis within the ruling party. “Leadership changes happen in every political party,” he said, “and the APC is no stranger to such transitions.”
Dr. Ganduje, who had served as APC Chairman since August 2023 following the exit of Senators Abdullahi Adamu and Iyiola Omisore, reportedly resigned amidst a swirl of political speculations—chief among them being alleged friction surrounding the possible defection of his Kano State rival, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to the APC.
Basiru firmly denied these reports, branding them as “pure speculation” with no basis in reality. He noted that Ganduje’s tenure contributed positively to the APC’s administrative strength and political expansion. “Under Ganduje, the party saw significant growth, with more states aligning with the APC,” he added.
The former Kano governor was recently appointed Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), which Basiru pointed to as proof that Ganduje remains a central figure within the Tinubu-led political establishment.
“The APC remains united and focused on governance. We are not distracted by hearsay or innuendo. Our eyes are on 2027, and we are preparing strategically,” Basiru concluded, underscoring the party’s determination to maintain internal cohesion and deliver on its national mandate.
Political observers continue to watch developments within the APC closely, as power alignments and opposition coalitions take shape in what promises to be a pivotal build-up to the next general elections.