By Olawale Lamina and Hussein J-Isah
The newly appointed National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Ali Bukar Dalori, has stepped in his role by presiding over his first National Working Committee meeting as Acting National Chairman, following the resignation of former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje.
Ali Dalori and other NWC members are currently meeting at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja.
Addressing the crucial meeting, the new chairman of the ruling APC commenced his address by thanking his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje for bequeathing experienced leadership, unwavering dedication, and a strong sense of direction during his tenure as party’s national chairman.
On his choice as the new henceman, he said: “My appointment to this role is not a personal victory. It is a responsibility I embrace with full awareness of the challenges ahead and the expectations of millions of our members and supporters across the nation.
“As someone who has served faithfully within this party and as a longstanding member of the NWC, I assure you of my dedication to carrying out this role with transparency, inclusiveness, and unity of purpose.
“We must keep our eyes on the bigger picture: delivering good governance to the Nigerian people, deepening democracy within our party structures, and preparing for the future with clarity and determination.
“As we head toward 2027, we must begin now to strengthen our internal processes, reconnect with our grassroots, and re-energize our structures across all levels
He pledged his commitment and that of his NWC members to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform initiatives.
“The Renewed Hope Agenda is not just a campaign slogan; it is a living roadmap that is already addressing fundamental challenges in our economy, security, and national cohesion.
“The APC remains the political vehicle to drive this transformation, and we will stand by the President in full loyalty and partnership.
“To all party members and stakeholders, I urge us to stay united.
“Political transitions often create uncertainty, but we must not allow it to breed disunity.
“We must avoid actions and words that divide us and focus on what binds us — our shared belief in the promise of Nigeria and the future of the APC.”
On his part, APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, disclosed at the meeting the fact that that he officially submitted Ganduje’s resignation letter to the National Working Committee, and it was duly accepted.
“On behalf of the party, I present formally to the NWC the resignation letter of the former chairman, Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje. The formal motion was moved for the acceptance of the resignation and it was ably seconded.
“And in line with Article 14 of our constitution, the motion was equally moved that the Deputy National Chairman of NWC, Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori, assumed the office of the acting National Chairman pending the time that the office of National Chairman will be filled by the National Executive Committee of the party.”
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