A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano, Alhaji Alhassan Yaryasa, has described the recent resignation of Abdullahi Ganduje as APC National Chairman as both wise and timely.
According to him, Ganduje stepped down just in time to avoid being publicly disgraced.
In a telephone interview with our correspondent on Sunday, Yaryasa revealed that had Ganduje not resigned voluntarily, there were strong signs that he would have been compelled to leave.
“We knew there was a plan to bring Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso into the APC and possibly be running mate of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.”
“Whatever the case may be, the decision taken by Ganduje to resign is the best option for him before they disgrace him out of office,” Yaryasa stated.
He further alleged that there were behind-the-scenes efforts to force Ganduje out if he failed to align with the Presidency’s agenda.
Yaryasa, a former Coordinator of the Tinubu Campaign Organisation for Kano South, praised the former chairman’s contributions to the party both at the national and state levels.
He emphasized that Ganduje should be commended for strengthening the party and bringing in influential defectors.
“Don’t forget Ganduje was able to bring key politicians from other parties into the APC, such as senators and Reps members who recently defected from other parties and joined the APC,” he noted.
“So, it’s better for him to leave the position honourably before they force him to resign and disgrace him,” he added.
When asked about the future of the APC national chairmanship, especially concerning the Northwest geo-political zone, Yaryasa called for adherence to party rules and fairness in determining the next appointee.
“Whichever zone is supposed to produce the National Chairman of the party should be given the chance to do so. This is necessary in order to ensure fairness,” he concluded.
