Sources within the APC confirmed that Ganduje tendered his resignation under controversial circumstances, citing internal party pressure and alleged health concerns. However, political observers believe the development is deeply tied to strategic realignments within the party ahead of the next election cycle.

The former Kano State governor, who assumed office as APC National Chairman in August 2023, has faced mounting opposition in recent months, particularly from stakeholders in the North Central zone who insist the chairmanship position be returned to their region in line with zoning principles.

Party insiders also hinted that Ganduje’s resignation may not be unconnected with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 calculations, which allegedly include a possible change in his running mate. Recent reports have fueled speculation that Tinubu is considering former Kano governor and current NNPP senator, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as his vice-presidential candidate for the next election.

The move, if confirmed, would be a major political twist, especially given the longstanding rivalry between Ganduje and Kwankwaso, both of whom command significant political followership in Kano and across the North-West.

Analysts believe that clearing Ganduje from the APC’s top leadership role may be part of a broader strategy to pave the way for new political alliances, particularly one that could accommodate Kwankwaso.

The APC has yet to release an official statement confirming Ganduje’s resignation or naming his replacement. However, there are indications that a national vice chairman may take over in acting capacity until a new chairman is elected at the next party convention.

As the 2027 elections draw closer, Ganduje’s exit and the ongoing VP speculations may be early signs of the internal recalibrations within the APC as it seeks to consolidate power and reposition itself for the political battles ahead.

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According to credible sources in Abuja, strategists within Tinubu’s political camp have begun discreet engagements with Kwankwaso, who is currently the national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). The plan, insiders say, is to woo Kwankwaso back into the All Progressives Congress (APC) as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the party’s grip on northern Nigeria ahead of the next general elections.

Kwankwaso’s immense influence in the North, particularly through his Kwankwasiyya movement, is seen as a valuable asset in what is expected to be a hotly contested race. Tinubu’s advisers believe that pairing with Kwankwaso could significantly boost the APC’s chances of securing re-election by consolidating support in the North-West, especially in Kano State, Nigeria’s second-largest voting bloc with nearly six million registered voters.

Political observers have noted subtle signs of shifting dynamics within the APC. One such signal was the silence of APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, during a recent stakeholders’ meeting in Gombe State. Ganduje, a longtime political rival of Kwankwaso, refrained from affirming support for Vice President Shettima, a move that many interpret as a calculated effort to keep strategic options open.

Kwankwaso, a former Minister of Defence and senator for Kano Central, emerged as a significant political force in the 2023 elections. Although the NNPP finished fourth in the presidential race, the party clinched victory in Kano State, reaffirming his strong grassroots appeal and regional dominance.

As internal consultations continue, the possibility of a Tinubu-Kwankwaso ticket is gaining traction among some APC stakeholders who believe the alliance could reshape the political map ahead of 2027.

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Kabir was declared the winner of the keenly contested March 18 poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday morning.

Kabir scored 1,019,602 votes to defeat his closest contender, Nasir Gawuna of the APC who polled 890,705 votes.

“That Yusuf Kabir of NNPP having satisfied the requirement of the law is hereby declared the winner and is returned elected,” the Returning Officer, Prof Ahmad Ibrahim declared.

The battle for the political control of Kano State in Nigeria’s North-West geopolitical zone between the All Progressives Congress (APC), outgoing governor Abdullahi Ganduje and the NNPP presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso has been a major topic.

Ganduje was Kwankwaso’s deputy when the latter was governor from 2011 May to May 2015 before they fell apart after the 2015 elections which saw the emergence of Ganduje as governor. Before then, Kwankwaso was also Kano governor from 1999 to 2003.

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The presidential flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, nominated the ex-Borno governor, Kashim Shettima, as his running mate.

The 55-year-old banker-turned-politician, who is the senator representing Borno Central District, was described by Kwankwaso as a good man during an interview with Arise News monitored on Sunday by our correspondent.

“Shettima was my colleague as a governor during my second term. He’s a gentleman, he’s a good man. I wish him well.

“I’m so happy with that combination; my only worry is the platform ( the APC). This platform…I don’t know.

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