The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially confirmed the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as its National Chairman. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on Friday night.
According to the statement, Ganduje cited urgent personal and health-related matters as his reason for stepping down, with the resignation taking immediate effect. The letter was addressed to the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) through the National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru.
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Morka praised Ganduje’s leadership, highlighting his efforts in strengthening party unity, advancing democratic ideals, and enhancing the APC’s electoral competitiveness. He noted that Ganduje’s tenure saw key defections into the APC and legal victories affirming the party’s leadership.
“The confidence placed in him by the NEC and national caucus in February 2025 was a clear recognition of his contributions. He leaves the position with pride in the party’s collective achievements,” the statement read.
In the interim, the party has directed Deputy National Chairman (North), Alhaji Ali Bukar Dalori, to assume the role of acting National Chairman, pending the next National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for December.
