President Bola Tinubu has directed Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori, Deputy National Chairman (North), to take over as Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following Dr Abdullahi Ganduje’s abrupt resignation as National Chairman of the party.
In response to his resignation, Tinubu directed Dalori to call an emergency meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) to formally address the leadership vacancy.
In a statement issued Friday night, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka announced Ganduje’s resignation to focus on “urgent and important personal matters”.
“In his letter of resignation addressed to the National Working Committee (NWC) through the National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, Dr Ganduje expressed his gratitude to the President and Commander-in-Chief, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the opportunity to serve the party at the highest level,” the statement read.
Ganduje became the party’s leader in August 2023, following the resignation of his predecessor, Senator Abdullahi Adamu.
Morka reflected on Ganduje’s tenure, noting his dedication to party unity, democratic values, and electoral competition.
“His leadership saw a number of successful defections from opposition parties and legal affirmations of the party’s legitimacy,” Morka said. “The confidence reposed in him by the NEC and National Caucus during their February 2025 meetings stands as a testament to his performance.”
Morka reminded party members that the APC remains committed to delivering on the promises of the Renewed Hope Agenda under President Tinubu’s leadership.
“The NWC expresses its deep appreciation to Dr Ganduje for his invaluable contributions and distinguished service to our great party,” he added.
