The purported suspension of All Progressive Congress (APC) National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje by the Ganduje Ward of the party in Dawakin-Tofa Local Government of Kano State is deemed illegal, null, and void, according to the State Working Committee (SWC) of the party.
Early yesterday, the ward, represented by nine of its executive members, announced the suspension of Dr. Ganduje, citing alleged corruption and other vices.
In response, the State Executive Committee (SEC) promptly suspended the ward executives for their action, which it described as manipulated from outside.
Dr. Ganduje is currently facing legal action by the Kano State Government, which is controlled by the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
He is being called upon to answer allegations of corruption. Malam Haladu Gwanjo, claiming to be the legal adviser at the ward level, accused the former governor of “gross misconduct and misappropriation of public funds during his administration in Kano.”
Speaking on behalf of others, Gwanjo stated, “We resolved to pass a vote of no confidence on the national chairman of the party due to his inability to clear his name from allegations of corruption, particularly the ‘dollar video’ that went viral.”
The APC leaders in Ganduje Ward are concerned that the party is facing unnecessary embarrassment from the rival NNPP over unsubstantiated allegations of corruption against Ganduje’s administration.
Consequently, the ward leaders have decided to suspend the national chairman to enable him to focus on the litigation and other pending issues, allowing him to appropriately clear his name and that of his family.
The state chapter of the party swiftly reacted to the suspension announcement and imposed drastic measures against those responsible.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
