Ganduje: No cause for alarm, APC intact—Chieftain

A former two-term Lagos lawmaker, Mr. Olusegun Olulade, said opposition parties should not rejoice over the resignation of APC National Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje.
Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday in Lagos, Olulade said Ganduje’s resignation was not an indication that the ruling party was in crisis.
He said the former party chairman resigned based on health grounds and urged opposition leaders to stop reading negative meanings to the development.
Olulade, Executive Director at Galaxy Backbone Limited, said the party remained strong and expressed confidence the party would defeat all opponents in 2027.
“There is nothing to be afraid of; our party is getting stronger and sailing to victory in 2027.There is no crisis in the party.
“Ganduje has come out to say his resignation was on the health grounds. He is not fighting, there is no crisis in APC; our party is strong.
“There is nothing to worry about, in fact we are comfortable as a party, we are good, we are sailing on top in APC, we are not worried,” Olulade said.
Wishing Ganduje well in future endeavours, Olulade said that the former ruling party chairman had written his name in gold by the bold step.
“It is rare in politics that someone will resign on health grounds. Ganduje has written his name in gold for taking that commendable decision.
“The party has been growing in leaps and bounds and getting stronger. In fact, it is the opposition that is afraid now.
“We don’t have any reason to panic. The party remains strong despite Ganduje’s resignation,” Olulade said. (NAN)
Sule urges calm ahead of 2027 polls
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has urged stakeholders, especially APC governorship aspirants, not to overheat the polity but to follow due political process.
He gave the advice during a stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa West Senatorial Zone held in Keffi on Sunday.
The governor said he would announce his preferred successor in 2027 at the appropriate time, without fear or favour.
Sule promised to ensure justice and fairness during the party’s primaries for the progress and development of the APC in the state.
He emphasised that true political power comes from Allah, who alone determines leadership.
“But A.A. Sule also has the right to support someone. When the time comes, I’ll clearly name my preferred candidate.
“And I will not be afraid to publicly endorse who I believe should succeed me,” the governor said.
He appreciated the initiators of the meeting for promoting unity and progress within the zone’s party structure.
He also called on other zones to organise similar engagements for the benefit of the party in the state.
“I am responsible for ensuring the primary election is free, fair, and transparent,” he said.
He urged all party stakeholders to unite and work for the APC’s success beyond the 2027 elections, reminding them power is from God.
Sule also thanked stakeholders, aspirants, and supporters for demonstrating maturity during President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to the state.
Earlier, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu said it is now the Western Zone’s turn to produce the next Governor of Nasarawa State.
He said the meeting aimed to foster unity among stakeholders and mobilise support for the zone’s 2027 governorship bid.
“Keffi Zone governed for eight years, Lafia for twelve. Akwanga is currently serving its second and final term.
“Therefore, the Western (Keffi) Zone should produce the next governor in 2027,” Adamu said.
Adamu, a former APC National Chairman, urged the zone to remain united to achieve the 2027 governorship goal.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that several prominent APC leaders attended the meeting in Keffi.