Make Peace With Kwankwaso Or Step Down” – Shocking Reason Behind Ganduje’s Ouster

Fresh revelations have surfaced about the circumstances that led to the resignation of former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, with insiders claiming his troubles began almost immediately after assuming office.

A credible party source told Daily Trust that Ganduje was explicitly instructed by powerful figures within the APC to reconcile with his former political mentor and ally, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

“It was a difficult moment for him when they insisted he should reconcile with Kwankwaso. He thought the pressure would fade with time, but it didn’t,” the source revealed. “The calls from the powers that be persisted, urging him to act swiftly. Unfortunately, Ganduje was somewhat hesitant, which did not sit well with the Kwankwaso camp.”

The insider recalled a notable incident at the APC national headquarters in Abuja when Ganduje hosted the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Ata. During the meeting, Ganduje remarked:

“The APC is deepening and widening democracy in the country. Kwankwaso is like a fish out of water, trying to find his way back. We cannot say we won’t accommodate him, because a friend in need is a friend indeed. We don’t want to leave him abandoned. If he wants to join us, we can still have him in. When you see your son running to where he can get shelter, and you are a big brother in a big home, it is morally right to accommodate him. So, we cannot say we cannot accommodate him.”

While the remarks appeared open-handed, the source claimed they “did not sound fully reconciliatory” to Kwankwaso’s loyalists.

Another party insider added that despite Ganduje’s efforts to grow APC’s membership—including attracting new governors—President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s resolve to bring Kwankwaso into the party remained firm.