Ganduje Responds to Defection Claims, Affirms APC Membership

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has reiterated his loyalty to the ruling party, stating that he is not a nomadic politician, nor a vulture “flying from one tree to another” in search of personal ambition or political convenience.

The former governor of Kano State, made the clarification, describing as false, mischievous and politically motivated posters circulating on social media that alleged that he had defected to the New Democratic Congress (NDC).

In a statement issued by his former Commissioner for Information and Chief of Staff, Comrade Muhammad Garba, Ganduje described the posters as a calculated campaign of misinformation aimed at misleading the public, creating confusion among APC faithful and generating needless political speculation.
The statement added that Dr Ganduje has been consistent in his political convictions and has never thought of leaving the APC, a party he served as National Chairman.

He said it was not only false but also illogical for anyone to insinuate that Ganduje had joined the NDC, adding that such a claim was bereft of political and logical foundation.

Ganduje asserted that the APC remains the biggest and most formidable political party in Nigeria, noting its increasing acceptance across the country and the strengthening of its position under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The statement said the posters were the handiwork of desperate political mischief-makers hell bent on tarnishing Ganduje’s reputation and creating unnecessary anxiety within the ruling party.

He also said that the sponsors of the fake posters have been identified and warned that if they do not immediately withdraw the defamatory materials and desist from further circulation, the necessary legal action would be taken against them.

He urged APC members, supporters and the general public to completely disregard the posters, saying they do not represent Ganduje’s political position or intentions.

The statement reiterated Ganduje’s commitment to working with President Tinubu and the leadership of the APC to build on the gains of the Renewed Hope Agenda and further strengthen the party ahead of future political engagements.

It also advised the general public to depend only on official communications from Dr Ganduje and the appropriate organs of the APC on his political activities.