The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has downplayed any concerns surrounding former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari, asserting that the APC remains strong and focused on consolidating its support base. Ganduje made the remarks while speaking to journalists after leading a delegation of APC leaders to visit Buhari at his Kaduna residence. According to him, the visit aimed to update the former president on the party’s progress since his tenure ended and to reaffirm their commitment to preserving his legacy. “We are not worried at all. We came to pay our respects to the former president and also to update him on the achievements of our great party since his departure. We assured him that we would continue to keep him informed regularly,” Ganduje said.
Responding to the speculation around Atiku’s visit—seen by many as a strategic political move—Ganduje dismissed it as inconsequential.
“That visit is of no concern to us. It’s just another attempt at repeating history, but it won’t work. What they are trying to build is not viable. Some particles simply cannot come together,” he stated.
While withholding details, Ganduje suggested that the APC has solid strategies in place to address any opposition maneuvers, asserting that the party is fully prepared.
“We won’t disclose our intricacies or technicalities, but we are equal to the task. The progress President Tinubu has made is strengthening the party even further,” he said.
He also expressed optimism about the APC’s expansion beyond the 21 states it currently governs, pointing to potential defections and future electoral wins.
“More governors might join us, or we might win in states we don’t currently control. Either way, we’re growing. We’re satisfied with our position, but we’re pushing for more,” he added.
“Bigwigs from other parties are joining us. The few who left don’t matter in the bigger picture,” he said.
On criticism regarding alleged imbalance in federal appointments under President Tinubu, Ganduje maintained that appointments are being made fairly and that the party is compiling data to support this claim.
“Appointments are dynamic. Over time, you will see balance. We are working on statistics to show there’s no bias in the president’s appointments,” he added.
