Ganduje Clarifies Absence During Tinubu’s Kano Visit: “Pre-Scheduled London Trip”
Why Ganduje Missed the Presidential Visit Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has explained his absence during President Bola Tinubu's condolence visit to Kano on Friday, attributing it to a pre-scheduled personal engagement in London. The clarification came through a statement by Malam Muhammad Garba, former Chief of Staff to the APC National Chairman, dispelling rumors about Ganduje's health or political exclusion. Key Points of Clarification đ« Travel Plans: Trip to London arranged before resignation as APC Chairman Couldn't reschedule despite "frantic efforts" đ Remote Coordination: Maintained hourly communication with party leaders Contacted Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin Worked with APC Kano Chairman Abdullahi Abbas đ€ Relationship Status: Resignation doesn't affect bond with President Tinubu APC Kano remains fully committed to Tinubu's agenda Dispelling the Rumors Garba's statement addressed circulating speculation:â Not health-relatedâ Not political sideliningâ Not absence of coordination "The logistics made return impossible, but Dr. Ganduje ensured proper arrangements were made," the statement emphasized. […]