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“Closed-Door Meeting Between Ganduje and Ondo Lawmakers Amid Impeachment Saga”
By Daniel Edu
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, is currently engaged in a meeting with a delegation of dissatisfied lawmakers from the Ondo State House of Assembly. They are accompanied by members of the reconciliation committee established to address the ongoing tension surrounding the planned impeachment of the state deputy governor, Lucky Ayiedatiwa.
The delegation, escorted by stern-looking security personnel, arrived at the APC national secretariat at approximately 1:25 p.m. This development occurs eight days after Ganduje formed the committee to mediate in the political dispute between the conflicting parties.
The committee’s mandate includes interfacing and engaging with all parties involved to gather information and context regarding the protracted impeachment process of the Ondo State deputy governor. The committee is expected to provide the party with recommendations for resolving the issues and any other matters arising during their assignment.
The Aminu Masari-led committee comprises individuals such as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; Benue politician, Senator Jack Tilley Gyado; former Governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Tanko Al-Makura; former Governor of Ebonyi State, Martin Elechi; and former Governor of Bauchi State, Mohammed Abubakar.
As of the time of this report, the specific agenda for the closed-door meeting has not been disclosed.
October 17, 2023
“Political Sparks Fly: NNPP Fires Back at Ganduje, Labels Him ‘Serial Loser’ and Accuses Him of Betrayal
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has responded to criticisms from Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), by calling him a “serial loser” and accusing him of political betrayal. The NNPP’s Kano State Chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, made these remarks during a press conference.
Dungurawa pointed out that if Ganduje were not a serial loser, he wouldn’t have lost his own polling unit during the 2023 general election. This statement was in response to Ganduje’s earlier criticism of his predecessor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, whom he described as a “serial loser” and a professional presidential election contestant.
Dungurawa further stated that Ganduje had won previous elections in the state with the support of Kwankwaso and that he couldn’t even secure a victory for his party and President Bola Tinubu in the recent elections.
He also mentioned Ganduje’s history of serving under Kwankwaso and receiving political support from him in various capacities. Dungurawa accused Ganduje of political betrayal for speaking ill of Kwankwaso, who had helped him throughout his political career.
In addition, Dungurawa questioned Ganduje’s ability to win elections on his own since 1999 and criticized his recent election performance, where he couldn’t even secure a win in his hometown and polling unit.
Dungurawa concluded by suggesting that Ganduje’s position as the National Chairman of the APC did not put him on the same level as Kwankwaso and predicted that the election results might be overturned at the Appeal Court.
This exchange of words reflects the political tensions and rivalries within Nigerian politics, with both sides using strong language to criticize each other’s records and abilities.
September 29, 2023
Ganduje Ridicules Kwankwaso for FCT Ministerial Snub in Viral Video

A viral video has captured the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, mocking Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), for his failure to secure the position of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Speaking in Hausa to his supporters from Kano State who visited the APC secretariat, Ganduje alleged that Kwankwaso supported the controversial demolition of buildings in Kano. He asserted that President Bola Tinubu recognized Kwankwaso’s ambition to become the FCT Minister and emphasized that the indiscriminate demolition of buildings was a way for him and Kano’s governor, Abba Yusuf, to express their discontent while ostensibly promoting Kano’s master plan.
Ganduje stated in the video, “Isn’t it the FCT minister position that he desired? That’s why he demolished buildings in Kano under the pretext of protecting the master plan. If you ask him about the master plan, he wouldn’t be able to explain. All he says is, ‘We will reset the Kano master plan. We have promised Kano people that we will demolish houses, even if they are 1,000-story buildings.’ Look, if an ignorant person doesn’t know they’re ignorant, they are also blind. That’s his situation.”
The video clip, shared widely on social media, has ignited discussions among supporters of both Ganduje and Kwankwaso.
When reached for comment, the NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Major Agbo, urged to refrain from intervening in the personal conflict between the APC national chairman and Kwankwaso.
On the other hand, the spokesperson for the NNPP Presidential Campaign Council, Ladipo Johnson, dismissed Ganduje’s statements, describing him as seeking attention. Johnson stated, “Does anyone still take Ganduje seriously? Just because he is the APC national chairman doesn’t mean he is rational. That’s all I have to say. We won’t waste time on someone who holds no significance, regardless of what the APC thinks they’re accomplishing. It’s as simple as that.”
Before the announcement of ministerial nominees, there were high expectations that Kwankwaso, along with former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and other opposition party leaders, would play prominent roles in Tinubu’s proposed government of national unity.
August 29, 2023