Kwankwaso’s Move To Join APC Sparks Speculation Behind Ganduje’s Exit.

Ganduje’s exit as APC National Chairman is believed to be influenced by Kwankwaso’s rumoured bid to defect to the ruling party.

While earlier reports suggested that the former governor resigned due to health concerns, emerging details paint a broader picture.

Ganduje’s resignation is said to be closely tied to Rabiu Kwankwaso’s planned defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

A reliable source disclosed that Kwankwaso is poised to join the APC “any moment now—unless he changes his mind again. But as of today, the groundwork has been laid.”

“Though Ganduje and Kwankwaso appear to be archrivals, the APC considers Kwankwaso’s defection crucial, particularly with the 2027 elections in view. However, Ganduje has made it clear he won’t receive him into the party, which is why he’s stepping down,” the source revealed.

Speculation is also growing that President Bola Tinubu may drop Vice President Kashim Shettima in favor of picking Kwankwaso as his running mate in 2027.

Some APC insiders advocating for this possible shift believe that Kwankwaso brings greater electoral weight than the current vice president.