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News Analysis:Ganduje May Join Governors Who Lost Party Control While In Power

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Abbas Yushau Yusuf,Senior Political Editor

Following the ruling by Abuja Federal high court that upheld the Shekarau faction of the All Progressives congress ,and declared Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s faction illegal, NIGERIAN TRACKER looks at how some sitting Governors from 1999 to date lost the control of their party.

If the court ruling stands and the APC Obeyed, Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state will join the Nigerian Governors who are on sit but they no longer control the party structure in their states.

Chinwike Mbadinuju,Anambra

When the 2003 election was around the corner ,crisis brewed in the People’s Democratic party where Governor Chinwike Mbadinuju was denied the ticket,the embattled Mbadinuju has to decamp to Alliance for Democracy where he lost to Dr Chris Ngige.

Timpire Sylva,Bayelsa

Former Governor of Bayelsa state Mr Timpire Sylva was at logger heads with former president of Nigeria Dr Good luck Ebele Jonathan,the people’s democratic party refuse to give it’s ticket to Timpire Sylva,that made the former Governor now Minister of petroleum resources to lose his sit for the second time as Governor of Bayelsa state.

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Rasheedi Ladoja,Oyo

 

Governor Rasheedi Ladoja of Oyo state was impeached by the Oyo state House of assembly in January 2006 and his Deputy Adebayo Alao Akala was sworn in.

Governor Ladoja’s battle with the political godfather of Ibadan politics, late Alhaji Lamidi Adedibu ,the King of Amala politics was instrumental to Governor Ladoja losing the control of his party ,Adebayo Alao Akala became the governor after the impeachment of Ladoja a year to 2007 general elections,that made Akala to be elected Governor of Oyo state.

In the second republic control over ruling party by governors happened in so many states of the federation, especially in the North,Late Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar Rimi a sitting Governor also lost the grip of the state’s ruling party ,the PRP ,Late Governor Rimi resigned three month to the election and decamped to Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe’s Nigeria People’s Party,Late Governor Muhammad Abubakar Rim lost the 1983 Gubernatorial election to Late Alhaji Aliyu Sabo Bakin Zuwo of the PRP.

Unlike the fourth republic and second republic Governors , Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has some slight differences as he battle over the control of the All Progressive Congress affairs in Kano, Governor Ganduje has 18 month to hand over power to the next Governor of Kano as he inches towards completion of his second term.

But Governors whether at their second and first tenures always want to have grip on their political parties , The Kano Governor like any Governor wants to continue to have the say as Governor of Kano state and the leader of the party.

If the court ruling is obeyed by the APC national secretariat ,Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje will be the first Governor of Kano state in the fourth republic to lose control of the party affairs in whose platform he become Governor in 2015 and 2019.

 

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200,000 APC Members in Kano Dismiss Allegations Against Ministerial Nominee Yusuf Abdullah Atta as Baseless

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Over 200,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have dismissed allegations of incompetence against the ministerial nominee, retired Hon. Yusuf Abdullah Atta, as baseless. Some APC members in Kano believe the allegations stem from personal grudges held by a few individuals who are not legitimate members of the party.

In a statement, Mustapha Gidan Magani, the secretary of APC Kwaciri Ward, on behalf of the entire executive committee of APC Fagge Local Government Area, rejected the allegations of anti-party activities during the 2023 general election. The executives argued that those intending to submit a petition to the Senate, claiming to represent 50,000 APC members, have no legal standing to make such claims.

The APC executives from Fagge Local Government Area are prepared to counter the petition, asserting that it will have little impact on the confirmation of Atta as Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development. They expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating Atta, highlighting his administrative skills and dedication to serving humanity.

 

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PDP Youth Activist Calls for Suspension of Shekarau, Bello Hayatu from the party

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Salisu Usman Karaskabuli, a youth activist of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano, has called for the immediate suspension of several high-ranking party members, including former governor Ibrahim Shekarau, Bello Hayatu Gwarzo, and Yahaya Bagobiri.

He accused them of sabotaging the party’s efforts in the state and hindering PDP’s progress in the region.

Addressing journalists in Kano, Salisu Karaskabuli alleged that Shekarau has engaged in anti-party activities during the 2023 governorship election.
“Despite being a PDP leader, the majority of his supporters backed the APC candidate,” Salisu Karaskabuli said.
He further claimed that Shekarau is already mobilizing his supporters to work for Senator Barau’s governorship ambitions in 2027, signaling ongoing disloyalty.

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Salisu Karaskabuli also blamed the PDP National Vice Chairman for the Northwest Bello Hayatu Gwarzo for failing to unite the party across the region.
He noted that prominent PDP members, such as former governors Ibrahim Shema of Katsina and Ramalan Yero of Kaduna, had defected to other parties due to Gwarzo’s ineffective leadership.
Concerning the recent PDP congress in Kano, Usman expressed frustration, rejecting the outcomes of the ward, local government, and state congresses.
He accused the leadership of the party for partisan zoning and disqualifying candidates without valid reasons.

Further accusations were leveled at Yahaya Bagobiri, the chairman of PDP elders in Kano.
Salisu Usman claimed that Bagobiri had leaked sensitive party information to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Usman Karaskabuli called on the national leadership of the PDP to investigate the accused members and, if found guilty, take appropriate disciplinary action.

The accusations come at a time when the PDP in Kano and the wider Northwest is grappling with internal divisions, which some fear could weaken the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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APC Youth Activist Urges President Tinubu to Appoint Murtala Sule Garo as Minister

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Sadiq Ali Sango

 

Sadiq Ali Sango, a prominent youth activist of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider appointing Murtala Sule Garo as a minister in the forthcoming cabinet reshuffle.
Sango made this known in a statement released to journalists in Kano.

The Federal Government recently announced that President Tinubu would soon reshuffle his cabinet, sparking widespread speculation over potential new appointees.
Sango expressed optimism that Garo, a grassroots politician with a proven track record, would be a fitting choice for a ministerial position.

“Murtala Sule Garo is not only a politician but a true son of the soil, with immense contributions to the APC in Kano,” Sango stated.
“His service as the APC’s deputy gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 election and his unwavering commitment to the party despite not having the reins of government in Kano makes him the ideal candidate for Tinubu’s cabinet.”

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Sango further highlighted Garo’s role in holding the party together during difficult times, describing him as the “supporting pillar” of the APC in Kano.
“He has carried the party on his shoulders, providing support to party leaders and members alike,” he added.

With the APC no longer in control of Kano State’s government, Garo’s influence at the grassroots level has been pivotal for the party’s continued strength in the region.
According to Sango, Garo’s appointment would reinforce the party’s position in Kano and contribute to the success of President Tinubu’s administration.

The call for Murtala Sule Garo’s inclusion in the Federal Executive Council comes amid growing anticipation regarding the composition of the new cabinet and the need for strong political figures to represent Kano at the national level.

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