Tension is building within the ranks of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as its National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, is reportedly set to step down from his position on Friday, amid growing internal pressure and regional discontent.
According to a report by Daily Nigerian, the former Kano State Governor’s decision to resign has been “confirmed” by top party insiders, though no official statement has been released as of press time.
Sources within the APC indicate that Ganduje is facing strong demands—particularly from stakeholders in the North Central region—who have consistently called for the chairmanship to return to their geopolitical zone, having been sidelined since Senator Abdullahi Adamu’s exit in mid-2023.
A senior party source disclosed to Daily Post that “barring any last-minute changes,” Ganduje is expected to tender his resignation and hand over to one of the party’s national vice chairmen, who will serve in acting capacity until the APC’s planned national convention in December.
This development is seen as part of the party’s broader strategy to manage internal frictions and reposition itself ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ganduje assumed office as APC chairman in August 2023, following the abrupt resignation of Senator Adamu.
His appointment stirred controversy from the outset, with many party leaders from the North Central expressing dissatisfaction over what they viewed as a breach of zoning arrangements.
Reactions to the anticipated resignation have flooded social media, with political allies, critics, and observers sharing mixed sentiments.
Engr. Bashir Bukar Muhammad, a known supporter of Vice President Kashim Shettima and Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, commented cryptically on X : “The prayer is beginning to work.”
Similarly, Hassan Cikinza Rano, a former senior aide to Ganduje, shared a photo with his former boss, captioned: “It is certain, politics is harder than being in the army.”
In a more cryptic tone, Hon. Abbah Bari posted on Facebook: “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.”
While the APC leadership has remained tight-lipped, many believe that Ganduje’s exit could signal deeper shifts within the party as it attempts to balance regional interests and consolidate its hold on national politics.
