APC national chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has officially resigned, attributing his decision to health concerns. However, insiders tell a different story: mounting political pressure within the party is thought to have accelerated his departure .
Sources suggest Ganduje’s exit may be linked to internal angst over his leadership. Although he cited health reasons in his resignation letter, close observers point to friction with governors and party executives, especially regarding his handling of ward-level conflicts and the controversial e‑registration rollout .
Ganduje became APC chairman in August 2023, succeeding Abdullahi Adamu. His tenure has been marked by fractures—with some party leaders accusing him of centralizing power and sidelining key decision‑making bodies .
Tensions escalated amid a legal challenge from North‑Central stakeholders, who argued the chairmanship should remain zoned to their region and not the North West—Ganduje’s geopolitical base in Kano .
Despite the turmoil, President Tinubu reportedly supported Ganduje, who was believed to be one of his handpicked allies. But with growing pressure from governors and party factions threatening alliance unity ahead of the 2027 elections, Ganduje eventually stepped aside .
