The national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Umar Ganduje, has dismissed rumours circulating in the social media space, insinuating that he is planning to run for president under the party’s platform in 2027.
In a statement issued by his chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, in Abuja on Sunday, August 18, Ganduje labelled the poster that claims he will contest the presidency with Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, as his running mate false and malicious.
Reaffirming his loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, he accused elements within the Kwankwassiyya movement and other mischief-makers of creating the poster with the aim of sowing discord between him and President Tinubu.
Ganduje emphasised that the President is steering the country on the right path toward greatness.
The poster bearing bold pictures of Ganduje adorned in blue Babariga as APC Presidential candidate and Uzodinma in white attire and a red cap as his running mate has a title, “The Winning Team 2027. Vote APC 2027. For Nigerians, prosperity and human development.”
Debunking the poster, Olofu said: “This is to inform the general public that the poster currently circulating on social media, claiming that the APC national chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, is contesting for the presidency in 2027 with Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, as his running mate, is entirely false and a malicious piece of fake news.
“The All Progressives Congress (APC) wishes to categorically state that this is the work of mischief-makers, likely in collaboration with certain elements within the Kwankwassiyya movement, who are determined to create disaffection between Dr. Ganduje and His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje remains unwaveringly loyal to President Tinubu and is fully committed to supporting the President’s vision and leadership. Dr. Ganduje believes that President Tinubu is on the right trajectory to steer Nigeria towards greater prosperity and unity.”
The APC chairman then urged the public to disregard the fabricated story and refrain from spreading unverified information.
