APC Chairman Ganduje hints reconciliation with Kwankwaso for stronger Kano base

Ima Elijah 15:08 - 26 January 2024

Rabiu Kwankwaso and Abdullahi Ganduje [Legit]

The National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has suggested the possibility of reconciling with his long-time political rival, Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the NNPP for the 2023 general election.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has suggested the possibility of reconciling with his long-time political rival, Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for the 2023 general election.

Ganduje, speaking exclusively to BBC Hausa, expressed his willingness to unite with Kwankwaso, citing the potential for reconciliation through divine intervention. He noted the importance of fostering unity within his Kano base, anticipating an influx of new members into the APC.

"Certainly, we share roots and lineage. A division occurred, and now (there is) a potential for reunification through divine intervention. What could be better?" Ganduje remarked, signaling a possible end to the protracted political rivalry between the two leaders.

The longstanding feud between Ganduje and Kwankwaso has been a defining feature of the political landscape in Kano State.

However, recent indications suggest that efforts are underway, spearheaded by President Bola Tinubu, to reconcile the two influential politicians and pave the way for Kwankwaso's return to the APC.

Former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bahir Ahmad, confirmed the reports, stating that if Tinubu successfully reconciles Ganduje and Kwankwaso, it would be "game over" for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the region.