As the All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares for its upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for July 24, signs are emerging that former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, may be eyeing the party’s national chairmanship seat.
Supporters of the two-term governor have launched an early show of interest by flooding parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, with campaign posters bearing his image.
The posters, which call for Bello’s consideration for the top party job, were seen at several strategic locations across the city.
A visit by DAILY GAZETTE to parts of Abuja revealed that hundreds of the posters were prominently displayed around the city gate and near the APC national secretariat on Blantyre Street, an apparent signal of grassroots mobilization ahead of the NEC meeting.
Although Bello has not formally declared his intention to contest for the position, the public display by his supporters suggests a growing push for his candidacy following the unexpected exit of former APC chairman and ex-Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
The development adds to growing speculation over who will emerge as the next leader of the ruling party, with stakeholders expected to decide the matter during the crucial NEC gathering later this month.
