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<h2>The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has dismissed allegations linking him to a new plot to dethrone the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II. </h2>

The rebuttal follows a viral social media report claiming Ganduje was behind fresh efforts to unseat the monarch.

The former governor of Kano State had overseen Sanusi's controversial removal during his tenure.

However, Ganduje clarified on Thursday that he has no role in the current affairs of the Kano Emirate.

In a statement issued through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Enlightenment, Ganduje said, "Ganduje has nothing to do with the present enthronement or dethronement of Emir Mohammad Sanusi in Kano.

"It should be noted that he is no longer the executive governor or the speaker of the House of Assembly."

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He dismissed the accusations as "laughable," given his focus on leading the APC.

"It is laughable that Ganduje, who has left office as governor for some years now, would be accused of masterminding a fresh plot to remove or enthrone an Emir."

Ganduje further suggested that those behind the claims attempted to create tension between him and the presidency.

"Those who are behind this sinister move… have revealed the clandestine and dangerous motive of the sponsors to create bad blood," he stated, reaffirming his strong relationship with President Bola Tinubu.

L-R: Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi and ex-Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje. [Getty Images/Guardian]

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has dismissed allegations linking him to a new plot to dethrone the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II.

Ganduje responds to alleged link plot to dethrone Emir Sanusi

<h2>The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed its judgment in a suit seeking to oust Dr Abdullahi Ganduje from his role as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) until September 23. </h2>

The decision, initially scheduled for September 18, was delayed due to the unavailability of the written judgment.

A source confirmed the development, stating, "We have already called the parties on phone to inform them of the new date."

Justice Inyang Ekwo had previously set September 18 for judgment after hearing final submissions from the plaintiff and the defence in early July.

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The suit, filed by the North Central APC Forum, led by Saleh Zazzaga, challenges Ganduje's appointment, arguing that it violates the APC's constitutional guidelines.

The group claims that, as per the party's rules, the position should be held by someone from the North Central geopolitical zone and not by Ganduje, who hails from Kano in the North West.

In their submissions, the plaintiffs urged the court to prevent Ganduje from acting as APC chairman, stating that his appointment was in breach of the party's constitution.

They further requested that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) disregard the APC's actions since Ganduje's appointment.

Former APC national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje [Facebook]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed its judgment in a suit seeking to oust Dr Abdullahi Ganduje from his role as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) until September 23.

Court postpones ruling, delays Ganduje’s fate as APC chairman

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