The presidential ambition report occasioned by campaign posters of him and Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, has provoked reaction from former Kano Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
At the weekend, the campaign posters of Ganduje allegedly showing open interest in the presidency come 2027, with Uzodinma has his running mate flooded social media.
The posters emerged amid alleged plot to remove Ganduje in his capacity as the ruling All Progressives Congress national chairman.
Reacting through his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, the ex-governor and APC distanced themselves from the posters, attributing it to adversaries of the chairman and the APC.
The statement reads in parts, “This is to inform the general public that the poster currently circulating on social media, claiming that the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar 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 APC 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.
“We urge the public to disregard this fabricated story and refrain from spreading unverified information.”
