The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that discussions are currently underway to appoint a successor to its former National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned last week.
APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, stated that the party is acting promptly to address the leadership void created by Ganduje’s departure.
“This is an unusual circumstance where the National Chairman of our party has stepped down, and we will take immediate action to fill that vacancy.
“The NEC meeting of our party will be convened shortly. Although no date has been established yet, I am confident that in the coming days we will finalize that date and proceed to hold the meeting to initiate the constitutional processes necessary to appoint a new National Chairman following Ganduje’s resignation,” Morka remarked.
When further questioned about the timeline for concluding the process, Morka responded, “Very soon. We have been in discussions, and there are numerous stakeholders required for the NEC to convene.
“As we speak, that process has been initiated, and consultations are ongoing. We anticipate that in the coming days we will reach a point where we can agree on a date that is suitable for all necessary parties to facilitate this transition. We will continue from where Ganduje left off.
In response to rumors regarding former Kano governor Rabiu Kwankwaso potentially joining the APC, Morka clarified that no discussions are currently taking place.
“The party I represent has made no statements regarding Kwankwaso’s possible membership. We have not reached that conclusion and are not in a position to do so at this time,” he asserted.
Morka also refuted claims that there are internal challenges impacting the party’s operations.
“The party is functioning as it should. Individuals are entitled to their opinions, but that does not signify dysfunction,” he stated.
Addressing reports that President Bola Tinubu may have been dissatisfied with Ganduje prior to his resignation, the APC spokesman indicated that such assertions are speculative.
“The President is free to comment on any issue at any time. He has not made any statements, so speculation will arise. However, we cannot confirm any such claims.
