How Tinubu asked Ganduje to resign after he was penciled down for ambassadorial position

 Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has reportedly resigned from his position with immediate effect, according to information obtained by Saturday Vanguard.

According to The Vanguard, it was reported that Ganduje, who previously served as Governor of Kano State, was said to have cited health concerns as the reason for stepping down, explaining that he needed to prioritise his personal well-being. It was reported that his aides had already removed his personal belongings from his office at the party’s national secretariat, with both staff and visitors reacting to the news with surprise.

Following Ganduje’s resignation, the Deputy National Chairman (North), Alhaji Bukar Dalori, was said to have assumed the role of acting National Chairman

Meanwhile, Saturday Vanguard reliably learned from multiple sources that President Bola Tinubu personally urged Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje to step down, as he had been considered for an ambassadorial appointment. Although initial reports suggested that Ganduje resigned on health grounds, insiders revealed that he is likely to be announced soon as an ambassador.

According to the sources, the All Progressives Congress is expected to hold a special convention in the near future to select a new national chairman for the party.

A source, who spoke to Vanguard on the condition of anonymity, said: “Due to the fact that Ganduje has been pencilled down for an ambassadorial position, Tinubu asked him to resign. Other members of the National Working Committee (NWC) will remain in office."

Further talking, the source said, "Only Ganduje was asked to resign. We're planning a special convention where a new chairman will be elected to run the affairs of the party. It also means that the list of ambassadors will be announced soon.”