Ganduje’s resignation, part of party’s evolution – APC govs

The All Progressives Congress governors, under the aegis of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, have acknowledged the resignation of the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, describing it as a natural step in the party’s ongoing evolution.

In a communiqué issued after their two-day strategic meeting in Benin City, Edo State, on Saturday, the governors indicated that this leadership change aligns with the party’s broader commitment to internal reforms and adaptation.

The Chairman of the PGF and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, who read the communiqué at the close of the meeting, emphasised the forum’s dedication to strengthening party cohesion and promoting people-centred development.

The communique was signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, Fred Itua.

Uzodimma said, “This meeting provided a crucial platform to harmonise development strategies, reinforce party cohesion, and reaffirm our Forum’s dedication to people-centred development, institutional accountability, and inter-governmental collaboration.

“The APC remains the most institutionally coherent political platform in Nigeria, with unmatched records of reforms, electoral success, and national unity, signalling the party’s confidence in its enduring appeal.”

He added that the acknowledgement of Ganduje’s resignation as National Chairman was presented as a natural progression.

“His Excellency, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s resignation is in tandem with the party’s continued evolution,” the communiqué read, suggesting a strategic move within the party’s framework rather than a crisis. While no further details were immediately provided on the specifics of his departure, the emphasis on “evolution” hints at an internal repositioning to strengthen the party’s future.

A notable highlight of the meeting was the formal welcome of the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, into the fold of the APC.

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