The National Chairman of the ruling All-Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Ganduje, has denied stories making rounds he’s planning on a shock run for the presidency in 2027. Posters emerged last week of Ganduje and governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodimma, as running mates for the top job in Nigeria.
In a statement released by Ganduje’s Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, the APC chief urged the general public to dismiss such stories. Olofu said those behind such campaigns are only seeking to cause disaffection between his principal and President Bola Tinubu.
His statement reads in part: “This is to inform the general public that the poster currently circulating on social media, claiming that the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, is contesting for the presidency in 2027 with Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, as his running mate, is entirely false and a malicious piece of fake news.
“The All-Progressives Congress (APC) wishes to categorically state that this is the work of mischief-makers, likely in collaboration with certain elements within the Kwankwassiyya movement, who are determined to create disaffection between Dr. Ganduje and His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje remains unwaveringly loyal to President Tinubu and is fully committed to supporting the President’s vision and leadership. Dr. Ganduje believes that President Tinubu is on the right trajectory to steer Nigeria towards greater prosperity and unity.
We urge the public to disregard this fabricated story and refrain from spreading unverified information.”
