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Ganduje denies joining NDC, calls defection posters fake

From The Punch · () English

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  • Former APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje denied reports of his defection to the New Democratic Congress.
  • Ganduje's office called the circulating social media posters fake and a misinformation campaign.
  • He reaffirmed his commitment to the APC and President Bola Tinubu's administration.

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has firmly denied any intention to defect from the ruling party. He dismissed circulating social media posters alleging his move to the New Democratic Congress as false, mischievous, and politically motivated.

In a statement released by his former Commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba, Ganduje's camp described the posters as a calculated misinformation campaign aimed at misleading the public and creating confusion within the APC. The statement emphasized Ganduje's consistent political stance and his lack of contemplation to leave the party he once led as National Chairman.

It is not only false but also illogical for anyone to insinuate that Ganduje has joined the NDC; such a claim lacks both political and logical foundation.

โ€” Muhammad GarbaStatement issued by Ganduje's former Commissioner for Information and Chief of Staff, Muhammad Garba, dismissing defection rumors.

Ganduje asserted that the APC remains Nigeria's largest and most formidable political party, enjoying widespread acceptance and consolidating its position under President Bola Tinubu. He warned that those responsible for the fake posters would face legal action unless they immediately withdrew the defamatory materials and ceased further dissemination.

The statement reaffirmed Ganduje's dedication to working with Tinubu and the APC leadership to advance the "Renewed Hope Agenda" and strengthen the party. He urged the public and party members to rely solely on official communications regarding his political activities.

The decision was anything but easy for me. My top priority has always been the success of the team. After such a bitter disappointment, it deserves the chance of a new beginning.

โ€” Julian NagelsmannNagelsmann's statement on stepping down as Germany coach.
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