By Daniel Edu
President Bola Tinubu is reportedly facing a tough decision regarding the appointment of the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This predicament is believed to be one of the reasons for the delay in releasing the President’s ministerial list.
According to a source cited by Vanguard, the final list was initially scheduled to be submitted to the Senate last week. However, opposition has arisen against the President’s preferred candidate, former Kano State governor Abdullahi Ganduje, for the position of national chairman, replacing Senator Abdullahi Adamu.
This situation is causing a crisis within the party, as some APC stalwarts argue that Senator Tanko Al-Makura, the former governor of Nasarawa State from the North-Central region, would be a better fit for the role. They point to Al-Makura’s calm demeanor as an advantage over Ganduje.
The delay in submitting the ministerial list is, in part, attributed to the ongoing political intrigues and maneuvering surrounding the potential selection of Dr. Umaru Ganduje as the APC’s national chairman. Many party leaders are reportedly not in favor of Ganduje due to corruption allegations against him, which they believe could tarnish the party’s image.
According to the source, there are differing opinions among party leaders, with some advocating for Al-Makura to replace Senator Abdullahi Adamu. Additionally, some are supporting former Senate spokesman, Senator Ajibola Basiru, for the position of Secretary of the party. Both Al-Makura and Basiru hail from states previously represented by ousted officials, and they seem to have garnered support from influential quarters.
The situation has led to various meetings and discussions with Asiwaju (Tinubu) to express the concerns about Ganduje’s potential appointment. The ultimate decision lies with him, and the party leaders are hopeful for a resolution that will strengthen the party’s position and image moving forward. However, until the matter is settled, the delay in releasing the ministerial list persists, with last-minute changes still possible.
