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APC Crisis : Chieftain gives Ganduje 7 days ultimatum to resign

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Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje
Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje,APC National Chairman

 

A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, has formally written to the embattled National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Ganduje, asking him to resign within 7 days.

Zazzaga who is the Chairman of North Central APC Forum and also served as a Member, Stakeholder Relations of Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council addressed newsmen on Tuesday in Jos the Plateau State capital.

He explained that the letter explicitly outlined the reason he is asking Ganduje to resign, and that the 7 days ultimatum expires next week Monday, upon which he will take legal action as necessary.

He revealed that at the National Convention of the party held on the 26th March, 2022, the National Chairmanship of the party was zoned to the North Central Geopolitical Zone of the country, but that Ganduje is from the North West region.

The party chieftain pointed out therefore that Ganduje’s occupation of the position is in violation of Article 31.5 (i) and (iv) of the APC Constitution 2022 (as amended), and also contrary to the ratified zoning arrangement of the party which zoned the National Chairmanship position to the North Central Geopolitical zone and particularly to Nasarawa State.

He said the letter will be on record that they have been applying divers means to resolve the matter amicably, and have used several internal crises resolving mechanism and communications, but Ganduje is hellbent on occupying the position which is constitutionally for the North Central.

The letter read: “I am a member and stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) (hereinafter referred to as “the party”) having been registered since 2016. Being an active and committed member of our great party, I was appointed and served as Member, Stakeholder Relations Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council on the 11th day of December, 2022, which function I earnestly performed leading to the election of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Alh. Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and his Vice President.

“Please recall that following the build up to the National Convention of the party held on the 26th March, 2022, wherein the National Chairmanship of the party was zoned to the North Central Geopolitical Zone of the country and further micro-zoned to Nasarawa State, Senator Abdullahi Adamu from Nasarawa State was elected National Chairman of the party for a term of four years. This was done based on the ratification of the zoning arrangement by the National Convention to ensure an even geographical spread of the executive positions of the party to accommodate the interests of the members and all the geographical zones in the country.

“However, on the 3rd day of August, 2023, after the resignation of Senator Abdullahi Adamu as National chairman of the party just barely two years into his tenure, the party in violation of Article 31.5 (i) and (iv) of its Constitution 2022 (as amended) and contrary to the ratified zoning arrangement of the party zoning the National Chairmanship position to the North Central Geopolitical zone and particularly to Nasarawa State, surreptitiously appointed His Excellency Abdullahi Ganduje PhD from the North West Geopolitical Zone of the country.

“The appointment of His Excellency Abdullahi Ganduje PhD as the National Chairman of the party was greeted with deep seated resentment and disappointment by members of the party, particularly in the North Central Geopolitical Zone and other organs of the party. It must be noted that the said appointment completely violated the provisions of the APC Constitution 2022 (as amended), eradicated the principle of internal democracy which the party protects jealously and jettisoned the zoning arrangement thereby bringing the party to disrepute and further deepened the rancour, distrust and divisions amongst millions of its members, thus, affecting the chances of the party winning any elections in the North Central Geopolitical Zone and the country at large.

“This is aside from the fact that His Excellency Abdullahi Ganduje PhD is standing trial at the High Court of Justice of Kano State on allegations bordering on corruption.

“In light of the above, I call for the immediate resignation of His Excellency Abdullahi Ganduje PhD as the National Chairman of our great party. This is to afford the party the opportunity to imbibe the doctrine of internal democracy as guaranteed by the party constitution and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, uphold all zoning agreements reached by the party in order to foster unity and commitment of members thereby brightening the chances of the party winning future elections in the North Central Geopolitical Zone of the country.

“In the alternative, I humbly request His Excellency Abdullahi Ganduje PhD to step aside as National Chairman of the party and allow for the appointment of a Fact-finding committee to examine the matter in line with Article 21.3 of the APC Constitution 2022.

“Take notice that failure to adhere to the options stated above within 7 days of your receipt of this letter, leaves me with no option but to invoke the full amplitude of the law. This I shall do without reverting back to you.”

Zazzaga also copied President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Speaker House of Representatives, Honourable Tajudeen Abbas, the National Working Committee of the APC and the National Advisory Council of the APC.

Recall that the North Central APC forum had earlier dragged Ganduje to the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking his removal as the National Chairman, but the court struck out the case giving some reasons.

Nonetheless, the North Central APC and the various party chieftains from the region have vowed to fight on until they get back the position, as well as other rights that is constitutionally theirs.

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President Tinubu Promotes Acting Chief Of Army staff To Lieutenant General

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President Bola Tinubu has officially promoted Olufemi Oluyede, the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), to the rank of Lieutenant General.

This announcement, confirmed by sources at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, has sparked speculation regarding a potential future appointment as the permanent head of the army.

Oluyede, who was previously a Major General, stepped into the role of acting army chief following the illness of former Army Chief Taoreed Lagbaja.

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NIGERIAN TRACKER learned that since the return to civilian rule in 1999, the tradition is that the Chief of Army Staff wears the rank of a three-star general, while the Chief of Defence Staff wears the rank of a four-star general from whichever section of the armed forces he comes from.

The second Army General to wear the rank of a four-star General who did not also serve as Head of State was General Alexander Ogomudia in 2003 when he was promoted by Former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them

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Nigerians have been urged to desist from castigating their leaders and all those in authority.

This call was made to Nigerians by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday at the the Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria hosted in Kaduna.

According to the Sultan, it is important that Nigerians rather than insult their leaders, they should allow God to really with them.

He also urgee Nigerians to contibue praying for their keaders and tne nation as a whole.

He further called on religious leadera accros Nigeria to quit misleadinh members of ghwir congregation.

“A lot of people say we have never had it so bad, but no matter how difficult it is, ease will come. We believe nothing lasts forever.

“Nothing bad and nothing good lasts forever. Let us intensify prayers in our congregations and encourage our followers to pray for our leaders.

“We will not castigate them; we will allow Almighty Allah to deal with them as He wishes and He will,” the Sultan notes.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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