The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed Abdullahi Ganduje’s position as the party’s national chairman, countering claims by certain individuals from his Kano ward who attempted to suspend him over alleged financial misconduct.
APC spokesperson Felix Morka labeled the suspension attempt as unlawful and emphasized that Ganduje continues to serve as the party’s chairman.
In a recent statement, Morka urged party members and the public to ignore the suspension reports, denouncing them as the work of impersonators seeking to disrupt the harmony within the Ganduje Ward chapter of the APC.
“We urge our Party faithful and the general public to disregard reports of the suspension of the National Chairman who is, and remains, the National Chairman of our great Party,”
“The purported suspension was the devious act of a group of impersonators of Ward officials out to cause mischief and create confusion in the otherwise peaceful Ganduje Ward chapter of our Party.”
The party has taken legal steps, petitioning the Inspector General of Police for a thorough investigation to hold the responsible parties accountable.
“This act procured by officials of the ruling NNPP in Kano is part of the despicable program of political persecution launched by the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf against Dr. Ganduje, a former Governor of Kano state.
“The purported suspension is downright criminal, and of no effect whatsoever. The legitimate Executive Committee of the Ganduje Ward has since denounced the action and reaffirmed Dr. Ganduje as a bonafide member of the Party in the Ward, and in good standing.
“The Party has filed a petition with the Inspector General of Police requesting an expedited investigation of this matter and that the perpetrators and their sponsors be brought to justice.”
The incident has sparked widespread discussion, with Kano-based lawyer Wangida Isa commenting on the legal authority of ward executives to dismiss party members, though he refuted the notion that NNPP was involved in Ganduje’s suspension.
Meanwhile, Ganduje is set to face arraignment by the Kano High Court on allegations of bribery and financial impropriety, including the reported acceptance of substantial sums in bribes.
