Ganduje Inaugurated As FAAN Board Chairman Days After Resigning As APC Chairman

 

Former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, who recently resigned as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has formally assumed responsibilities as the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

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the development follows the formal inauguration of the reconstituted boards of several aviation agencies, including the newly appointed FAAN board members in Abuja on Wednesday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.

The formal inauguration of the board follows the earlier appointment in January 2025 by President Bola Tinubu.

It would be recalled that Ganduje had, about two weeks ago, stepped down from his role as the APC National Chairman, citing health reasons.

His resignation came amid strong speculations that President Bola Tinubu is working behind the scenes to bring Ganduje’s longtime rival, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, into the APC fold ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Meanwhile, veteran politician and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) chieftain, Buba Galadima,has dismissed claims that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, will defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking during an appearance on Arise News, Galadima said that the former Kano Governor remains deeply rooted in the opposition and is only being courted because of his unmatched credibility.

He denied reports claiming that the former national chairman of the ruling party, Abdullahi Ganduje, was removed from his position because there were plans to bring in Kwankwaso.

Galadima explained that the APC and other parties have been trying to woo Kwankwaso, but the politician has remained steadfast in his commitment to the NNPP.