BREAKING! Ganduje Resigns as APC Chairman: Gives Reason

Reports from the National Headquarters of the All Progressive Congress, APC in Abuja indicate that Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje has stepped aside from office as the National Chairman of the ruling party.

Multiple online reports have it that the former Kano State Governor tendered his official resignation letter to the National Working Committee of the party Friday citing health reasons. He reportedly said he needed to attend to his health.

There had been oppositions to Ganduje's leadership. Earlier in the week, there was a protest against his continued stay in office at the party headquarters. The bulk of dissent emanated from the North Central caucus of the party which viewed Ganduje as an usuper using up the tenure of the geopolitical zone. His leadership style which many considered autocratic was another issue.

Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, a two time deputy governor and two time governor of Kano State succeeded Dr. Abdullahi Adamu as chairman. He is likely to be replaced in acting capacity by a National Vice Chairman in acting capacity pending the National Congress of the party later in the year.

Dr. Ganduje has a running battle back home with his erstwhile boss and friend, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwakwanso. Many perceived him as using his position as chairman to influence things in his favour. It is yet to be seen whether he would abandone his supporters to their fate or continue to champion their political cause.