Ganduje Expresses Discontent Over Proposed Ambassadorial Post For Tinubu’s Loyalists

Ganduje Expresses Discontent Over Proposed Ambassadorial Post For Tinubu’s Loyalists

President Bola Tinubu has reportedly suggested Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for an ambassadorial appointment in an African country. Tinubu initially asked Senate President Godswill Akpabio to deliver the news to Ganduje to shield him from his ongoing corruption trial in Kano……. CONTINUE READING 

Ganduje, who faces corruption charges related to over N50 billion alongside his wife, son, and other associates, became notorious for 2018 bribery videos. According to sources cited by Daily Nigerian, Ganduje has expressed dissatisfaction with the offer, arguing that the charges against him are baseless and asserting his intent to clear his name in court.

“Is this how the president will reward my loyalty? I am too old for an ambassadorial post. These charges are false, and I will prove my innocence in court,” Ganduje reportedly told Akpabio.

President Tinubu reportedly gave Ganduje three choices for potential postings in Africa, Asia, and Europe, with Chad being Tinubu’s preferred destination, given Ganduje’s prior experience there as executive secretary of the Lake Chad Basin Commission from 2009 to 2011.

A source close to Ganduje revealed that while Tinubu aims to ease Ganduje’s political transition, the ex-chairman is heavily lobbying to maintain his political position. Should he face the worst-case scenario, Ganduje is said to prefer Morocco over Chad.

Additionally, Tinubu sent a letter to Ganduje, dated August 9 and signed by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, approving the scheduling of the APC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and a non-elective national convention. The meeting is set for between September 8 and 19, 2024.

Ganduje’s spokesman, Edwin Olofu, stated he was not aware of the ambassadorial appointment but confirmed that Tinubu had approved the NEC meeting and convention dates.

“I am not informed about the ambassadorial posting, but I know the NEC meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2024, and the non-elective convention will be held later in the year,” Olofu said.

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