Tension In APC: Ganduje Receives 7-Day Resignation Demand Amid Chairmanship Battle!

Zazzaga, who previously served on the Stakeholder Relations team of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, addressed reporters on Tuesday in Jos, Plateau State. He revealed that he had submitted a formal letter to Ganduje outlining his reasons for the request to step down.

The ultimatum, which expires next Monday, will lead to legal action if Ganduje does not comply. Zazzaga contends that the national chairmanship of the APC was designated to the North-Central geopolitical zone during the National Convention on March 26, 2022, while Ganduje hails from the North-West region.

He highlighted that Ganduje’s position breaches Article 31.5 (i) and (iv) of the amended APC Constitution and contradicts the party’s zoning arrangement, which allocated the national chairmanship to the North-Central, specifically to Nasarawa State.

In his letter, Zazzaga stated, “As a dedicated member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) since 2016, I have actively contributed to the party, including serving as a member of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, which played a role in the election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.”

He continued, “The National Convention on March 26, 2022, ratified the zoning of the national chairmanship to the North Central Geopolitical Zone, leading to the election of Senator Abdullahi Adamu from Nasarawa State for a four-year term. This was meant to ensure a fair representation of all geographical zones within the party.”

Zazzaga noted that following Adamu’s resignation on August 3, 2023, the party appointed Ganduje from the North-West, which he claims was done in violation of the party’s constitution and zoning agreements.

“The appointment of Ganduje has caused considerable discontent among party members in the North Central region and undermined the principle of internal democracy,” he added. “This situation threatens the party’s electoral prospects in the North Central zone.”

He also mentioned that Ganduje is currently facing corruption charges in the Kano State High Court.

Zazzaga concluded by calling for Ganduje’s immediate resignation to restore internal democracy and uphold the party’s zoning agreements. If Ganduje does not resign or allow a fact-finding committee to investigate the matter within the seven-day period, Zazzaga indicated he would resort to legal measures without further notice.