Politics
Ganduje:Political Cat With Nine Lives
From Abba Anwar
The process of birth, death and rebirth, reincarnation, is what, in its political sense, according to some opinions, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), observed to certain extent. As the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at the National Secretariat, Abuja, with Ganduje chairing the party from start to finish.
While according to the feeling of the advocates of this process, man passes through the three stages of human existence, Ganduje’s political experiment suggests that, man can exist on only two stages, not three.
That is birth to rebirth. Because, even his recent political life, showcases him as a proverbial political cat with nine lives.
Genuine loyalty, the way I see it, is what plays significant role in the Ganduje’s lasting peace as National Chairman for another round of political tournament. Not to talk of how he managed to bring some states to the fold of APC recently.
Believe it or not, his reincarnation will automatically change many political calculations from state, Kano, to be precise, to national spaces.
When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu nurtured and advanced the idea of making Ganduje the party’s national Chairman, the first and quick reason he gave, though he owed nobody any explanation, was LOYALTY, LOYALTY, LOYALTY!
Ganduje was the first governor among all APC governors in the country, that, from day one, supported Tinubu’s candidature during Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. It was clear to all, that, Presidency and many other federal agencies, like Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) were outrightly against Tinubu.
Do you remember the issue of new currency, when election was around the corner? What of issues like “Presidency supports Senate President, Ahmed Lawan,” being marketed all over? Ganduje was still standing firm, from roots to leaves.
During the heyday of that brazen hatred for Tinubu, Ganduje reminded Hausa people of the popular Mamman Shata’s song of HABU NA HABU. That show of inner pain by Ganduje sparked many angers within the then corridor of power.
It was known to all that, Ganduje’s political sagacity, experience, maturity, commitment to the cause of Jagaban, “kulle-kulle” (intrigues) and other spiritual engagements, for sure, made it possible for undecided Northern APC Governors to make it public that, their weights were behind Tinubu. So also other political juggernauts across the region.
It went to the extent that, those governors made their position crystally clear that, they would accept only a Southern candidate for Presidency. Take it or leave it, Ganduje played an important role at that time. This is loyalty at its peak!
Before advancing some possible postulations, as what are the other factors or indices that were identified to be major players in his strength, let me quickly and briefly discuss what his re-emergence means to the survival and strength of the party in both Kano state and Nigeria as a whole.
Ganduje’s continued reign will do the following magic for the party :
1. APC in Kano will be more united and stronger. Simply because, the wall is still standing firmly. As his reign as the National Chairman means a lot for the survival of the party.
Though Ganduje is not a political idol, but a political flagship. Even his political opponents understand how influential he is as a political calculus. All those who work closely with him know how brilliant and refined his thinking and approach are.
2. Process of fielding candidates for elective positions in Kano, in the next coming 2027 general election, will become much easier, accepted and adaptable.
3. The rumor of the possible cross – carpeting of the former Governor of the state, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, from New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), to APC, is put to halt. Depending on the political dynamism of future occurances.
4. Ganduje’s deeper understanding of political sophistication and intrigues will open more doors for APC at the national level, to breathe well with intriguing precaution.
Reconsidering APC’s direction for emphatic re-engineering of party’s entire strategy for survival in Kano and the country, in my view, is what influenced the role played by the Deputy Senate President, Barau I Jibrin, in Ganduje’s vote of confidence at the top higher spaces.
Among all the APC elected elements, from Kano state, Barau leads in this process. No wonder being an elected person occupying the highest position among all other elected people from Kano state. As bridging gaps of uncertainty and incommunicado becomes secretly open, it appears Ganduje and Barau are closing ranks with dispatch and frank commitment, in Kano first and in Nigeria.
APC Governors Forum also played a significant role in Ganduje’s reassurance, enjoyed from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and NEC Meeting. They appreciated how he managed to pave way for more Governors to register their membership to the Forum. As APC under Ganduje swept in more states for the party.
The way I see it is, probably by now, Ganduje and very few stakeholders, know which cap fits who in the forthcoming positions come 2027 general elections. Depending on how the cards are played. This is just my personal opinion. I stand to be corrected.
Consensus is to democracy, what brain is to human body and existence. While the upcoming and long existing situations have started shaping the future of APC’s victory in forthcoming elections, political marriages and fences mending are on top gear.
I, and other people who share similar view, hope that, some contending individuals could and would jettison their interest for the overall interest of the party in the state. Some will be moved upward, some will be made to change direction with genuine reasons and put hands together with Ganduje as the overall boss.
Anwar, was Chief Press Secretary to the former Governor of Kano State, Dr
Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, CON and can be contacted at fatimanbaba1@gmail.com
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The Katsina State Commissioner for Environment, Hamza Sule-Faskari, has resigned to contest for the Funtua Senatorial seat.
The decision was in compliance with the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for public office holders intending to contest in the 2027 elections.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the electoral body has directed all public office holders intending to contest to resign their positions on or before March 31, 2026.
Sule-Faskari announced his decision on Monday in Katsina when he visited the office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Garba-Faskari, to formally submit his resignation letter.
He expressed appreciation to the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, for the opportunity to serve the people as a commissioner.
The former commissioner also reaffirmed his commitment to remain loyal and continue supporting the governor and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Sule-Faskari further thanked the people of Katsina State for the support and cooperation they have given him during his tenure as commissioner.
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The concerned stakeholders and committed members of All Progressives Congress, APC in Demsa, Numan and Lamurde Local Government Areas of Adamawa have warned against factional politics for the unity and progress of the party in the state.
The stakeholders made the call during a joint press conference in Numan, led by Mr Paul Zidon, describing the recent defection of Gov Ahmadu Fintiri and his teaming supporters through due process to APC as welcome development.
He equally condemned the process followed by Hon. Kwamoti Laori, Member House of Representative for violating the due process.
According to him, Laori sidelined the duly recognized Local Government Executive Committee that represents the backbone of the party but selected three wards executive members each from Demsa, Numan and Lamurde to work with.
“This singular action is unacceptable. It undermines party structures, disrespects loyal members, and risks introducing dangerous factional politics into a party that our people have worked tirelessly to build.
“Let us be clear: APC in Numan, Demsa, and Lamurde is not a private political project belonging to a few individuals. It is a collective movement belonging to the people.
“Any attempt to bypass party structures, ignore elected executives, and create parallel political arrangements will only breed division and disunity.
“And we say today with one voice: “We reject factional politics. We stand for unity. We stand for party supremacy”, he said.
According to him, the strength of the APC lies not in individuals, but in the collective will of its members.
Zidon called on all party faithful to remain calm, united, and committed to the principles that brought them together-the shared vision of building a stronger Adamawa State and a better Nigeria under the APC.
The group appreciated the National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu and other stakeholders for his sacrifice and effort put in stabilizing the party and ensuring the realignment with defectors in the state.
“We wish to also use this opportunity to sincerely appreciate the visionary leadership of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose Renewed Hope Agenda continues to inspire millions of Nigerians and strengthen the foundation of the APC across the country” he said.
Mr Simon Ismael one of the stakeholder described the act as violation of the constitutional provision and urged the party to section ward executive that partake in violation of the due process.
All efforts to reach Laori to comment on the allegation label against him probe abortive.
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The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Rep. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, has distributed 13 buses to tertiary institutions in Kano State to enhance teaching, learning and institutional mobility.
The buses were presented to selected universities, colleges of education, polytechnics and secondary institutions to ease transportation challenges faced by staff and students during academic, administrative and extracurricular activities.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Bichi said the intervention was aimed at supporting educational institutions to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
According to him, education remains the bedrock of development and requires sustained support to thrive.
“Providing these buses is our modest contribution towards creating an enabling environment for learning and academic excellence in Kano State,” he said.
Bichi, who represents Bichi Federal Constituency, noted that the initiative aligned with his commitment to attracting meaningful interventions to the education sector through his legislative responsibilities.
“As Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, I consider it a duty to ensure that institutions in Kano State benefit from opportunities that enhance their capacity,” he added.
Details of the distribution showed that Bayero University, Kano; Northwest University, Kano; and Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, each received two buses, while the Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi, also received two buses.
Other beneficiaries include Yusuf Maitama Sule University of Education, Kano; Kano State Polytechnic; Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education; Ibrahim Ayagi Science Secondary School, Dawakin Tofa; and Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies, which each received one bus.
Representatives of the beneficiary institutions expressed appreciation for the gesture, describing it as timely and impactful.
One of the officials said the buses would significantly reduce transportation challenges and support academic fieldwork, student movement and official engagements.
Stakeholders described the distribution as a demonstration of the dividends of democracy and called for sustained collaboration between lawmakers and educational institutions to further strengthen education in Kano State.
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