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If Kwankwaso defects to APC, I will welcome him-Ganduje

APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, states that the party will welcome former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso if he chooses to defect, describing it as an act of political accommodation.

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APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, states that the party will welcome former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso if he chooses to defect, describing it as an act of political accommodation

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has publicly stated that the ruling party is prepared to welcome former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, should he decide to defect.

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Ganduje made this declaration while speaking to journalists at the APC national headquarters in Abuja, following a visit from the Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Ata.

Ganduje characterized Kwankwaso’s current political situation as “a fish out of water, trying to find its way back into the waters,” suggesting that the APC is willing to offer him a political home.

He emphasized the party’s commitment to deepening and widening democracy in Nigeria, implying that accommodating Kwankwaso aligns with this vision.

“We cannot say we can’t accommodate him, because a friend in need is a friend indeed. We don’t want to leave him completely abandoned. We can still have him in, if he wants to join us,” said Abdullahi Ganduje.

“The APC is deepening and widening democracy in the country. Kwankwaso is a fish out of water, trying to find its way back into the waters,” Ganduje said.

“We cannot say we can’t accommodate him, because a friend in need is a friend indeed. We don’t want to leave him completely abandoned. We can still have him in, if he wants to join us.”

Ganduje further elaborated on the party’s stance, stating, “When you see your son running to where he would get shelter and you are a big brother in a big home, I think it is morally right to accommodate him. So, we cannot say we cannot accommodate him.”

Yusuf Ata, a former Kano House of Assembly speaker, who visited Ganduje to express his support for President Bola Tinubu, also commented on the political dynamics in Kano State.

He asserted that the “Kwankwasiyya red cap era” is fading and reaffirmed his commitment to delivering Kano State for the APC in the 2027 elections.

While Ata expressed his personal reservations about Kwankwaso rejoining the APC, he acknowledged that he would defer to the national chairman’s decision.

“For me, I will not want the former Kano state governor to be welcomed into the APC fold. But I have no choice if our national chairman decides to have him on board,” Ata said.

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Any Ambition Against Senator Nwoko’s Second Term Bid Is Selfish, Unnecessary —APC Chieftain

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As Senator Ned Nwoko positions for a return to the National Assembly, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emmanuel Eboh, has described any opposing ambition as self- serving, unnecessary  and detrimental to the peace and development of Delta North Senatorial District.

Speaking in an interview in Abuja, Chief Eboh, a former civil commissioner in Delta State, said Senator Nwoko continues to enjoy widespread goodwill and the support of the people of Delta North, popularly known as Anioma.

While acknowledging that political aspirations are legitimate in a democratic setting, Eboh cautioned against what he termed the “unacceptable drift towards turning politics into a family enterprise and a tool for power control and manipulation.”

He called on residents of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency and the wider Delta North district to resist  “the inordinate ambition of some Shylock politicians driven by selfish motives and unrestrained personal interests.”

The APC stalwart warned that personality-driven ambitions, rather than people-oriented leadership, could
lead to  avoidable rivalry and division within Delta North.

Chief Eboh maintained that Senator Nwoko’s performance in office has been commendable and deserving of re-election, citing key interventions in rural road construction, electrification, education, potable water supply, and empowerment programmes.

He further highlighted the senator’s sustained advocacy for the recognition and identity of Anioma, noting that it was “unprecedented in the political history of the district”.

According to him, “Senator Nwoko has not only met expectations but surpassed them. He deserves re-election, particularly given the fact that the core constitutional responsibility of a senator is lawmaking for the good governance of the nation.”

Eboh said the people of Delta North regard Nwoko as a progressive leader who embodies unity and dignity across Anioma, stressing that he should not be distracted by unnecessary political contestation.

He reaffirmed that the senator’s commitment to the growth and development of Anioma remains unwavering and urged constituents to sustain their support for his return to the Senate.

The APC chieftain also called for continued backing of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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