{"id":7800,"date":"2025-05-12T08:56:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T08:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shakamomodu.com\/?p=7800"},"modified":"2025-05-12T08:56:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T08:56:27","slug":"ganduje-denies-defection-rumours-predicts-pdps-collapse-by-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shakamomodu.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/12\/ganduje-denies-defection-rumours-predicts-pdps-collapse-by-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Ganduje Denies Defection Rumours, Predicts PDP\u2019s Collapse by 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Abuja, Nigeria<\/strong> \u2013 The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has dismissed as false recent claims suggesting he plans to defect to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).<\/p>\n

In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, Ganduje reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the APC and described the defection rumour as \u201cbaseless and illogical.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ganduje Fires Back at Lamido Over Defection Claims<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The clarification comes in response to comments attributed to former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, who recently predicted that the APC would implode and that former PDP members, including Ganduje, would return to the party.<\/p>\n

But Ganduje hit back, insisting he has no reason to leave Nigeria\u2019s ruling party for what he called a \u201cfailing opposition.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cRather than me returning to the PDP, it is Sule Lamido who will soon join the APC,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He further claimed that the PDP is nearing extinction due to internal conflicts, predicting the party will be politically irrelevant by the end of 2025.<\/p>\n

APC Gaining Momentum Nationwide, Says Ganduje<\/strong><\/h3>\n

According to the APC Chairman, the ruling party is experiencing renewed growth under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with increasing defections from opposition ranks across the country.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe APC is gaining ground nationwide. Prominent figures continue to join us. We are preparing for a landslide in 2027,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Ganduje also took the opportunity to reaffirm his pride in leading what he described as the largest political party in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa, adding that his focus remains on promoting good governance and internal party democracy.<\/p>\n

PDP Advised to Resolve Internal Crisis<\/strong><\/h3>\n

He advised Sule Lamido to redirect his attention to resolving the PDP\u2019s internal divisions instead of fueling unfounded political speculation.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe PDP has more urgent problems to deal with. It\u2019s collapsing from within. That\u2019s where Lamido\u2019s energy should go,\u201d Ganduje remarked.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The statement concluded by assuring Nigerians that the APC under Ganduje\u2019s leadership remains united, focused, and committed to delivering on its promises to the people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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