Abuja, Nigeria – The immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has publicly endorsed the newly appointed APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, hailing his emergence as both “strategic and timely” for the party’s future growth.
In a statement released on Thursday night, Ganduje, who recently stepped down due to health reasons, emphasized that Yilwatda’s appointment by the APC National Executive Committee (NEC) signifies a pivotal moment for the ruling party, especially as it navigates crucial political realignments.
Confidence in New Leadership
Expressing his “profound confidence” in Yilwatda, Ganduje believes the new party chair possesses the necessary ability to steer the APC in the right direction. He urged his successor to build upon the strong foundations laid by previous leaders, including his own tenure and that of his predecessor, Abdullahi Adamu.
Ganduje also lauded the APC NEC and other party organs for what he described as a transparent and consensus-driven process that led to Yilwatda’s selection. He specifically commended President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for their “statesmanlike role and wisdom” during the transition.
“Our President and Vice President have once again shown maturity and far-sightedness in the affairs of our great party,” Ganduje stated. “Their commitment to ensuring cohesion and stability within the APC is commendable, and I urge all stakeholders to rally around the new leadership to deliver on the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.”
Call for Unity and Support
The former Kano State governor called on various APC organs, including the National Working Committee (NWC), NEC, state chapters, and youth and women wings, to offer their full cooperation and unwavering support to the new chairman. He stressed that unity, discipline, and loyalty must remain the cornerstone of the party under Yilwatda’s leadership.
“As I bow out with a sense of fulfillment, I wish to assure Prof. Yilwatda of my unflinching support, counsel, and brotherly solidarity,” Ganduje affirmed. He urged all party leaders, governors, lawmakers, and faithful members across the federation to “queue behind him and give him the necessary backing to consolidate on our party’s vision of building a united, progressive, and inclusive political platform for all Nigerians.”
Concluding his statement, Ganduje offered prayers for divine wisdom and strength for the new chairman as he assumes leadership during what he described as a period of both “opportunity and responsibility.”
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