- The former Governor of Kano State said that the poster was aimed at causing enmity between him and Tinubu
The National chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has reacted to a poster making the rounds on social media announcing his presidential ambition.
According to the poster, Ganduje plans to contest for the presidency in the 2027 election with Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State as his running mate.
The poster emblazoned with pictures of Ganduje adorned in blue Babariga as the APC presidential candidate and Uzodinma in white attire and a red cap is captioned, “The Winning Team 2027. Vote APC 2027. For Nigerians, prosperity and human development.”
Reacting to the poster, Ganduje, who reiterated his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu, said he had nothing to do with the poster and he is not nursing a presidential ambition.
In a statement issued by his spokesman, Edwin Olofu, in Abuja, on Sunday, the former Governor of Kano State said that the poster was aimed at causing enmity between him and Tinubu.
Ganduje, who described the poster as malicious and fake, stated that Tinubu is steering the country on the right path toward greatness and urged the public to disregard the fabricated story.
The statement reads, “This is to inform the general public that the poster currently circulating on social media, claiming that the APC national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, is contesting for the presidency in 2027 with Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, as his running mate, is entirely false and a malicious piece of fake news.
“The All Progressives Congress wishes to categorically state that this is the work of mischief-makers, likely in collaboration with certain elements within the Kwankwassiyya movement, who are determined to create disaffection between Dr. Ganduje and His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje remains unwaveringly loyal to President Tinubu and is fully committed to supporting the President’s vision and leadership. Dr. Ganduje believes that President Tinubu is on the right trajectory to steer Nigeria towards greater prosperity and unity.”