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Orji Uzor Kalu

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC) and former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has revealed that Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje stepped down as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) because of health concerns.

The sudden resignation of Ganduje, a former two-term governor of Kano State, has sparked widespread reactions across the country. Many Nigerians expressed surprise at the development, though the APC maintains that the move was made in good faith.

Ganduje resigned from the party’s top position last week, citing “urgent and personal matters” in his letter. The APC leadership has since accepted his resignation and announced that plans are underway to appoint a replacement.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Kalu stated that Ganduje’s decision was driven purely by health considerations.

“I was just with the National Chairman two weeks ago in his house, and we had a lot to discuss about health, about the party, about every other thing. So health issues are what you can never put your eyes or your ears or your mind to,” Kalu said.

Despite Ganduje’s explanation, speculations have persisted. Some of his supporters argue that the resignation may be linked to political realignments ahead of the 2027 presidential election. There are also claims that the planned defection of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to the APC may have influenced Ganduje’s decision.

However, Kalu dismissed such suggestions, insisting that Ganduje acted independently.

“Ganduje is a very close friend of the President. And you know, if it’s not health issues, he cannot say it’s not health issues. So Nigerians, whether small or big, should believe him because he has no problems with the President.

“In my deepest opinion, even if Kwankwaso is coming to the party he has nothing to do with it. It’s absolutely his decision to step down. It’s absolutely his decision to look after his health — after all, health is wealth.

“So can he really be running around from pillar to post, from Sokoto to Rivers, from Kebbi to Calabar, from Yobe to Abia and to Lagos, post to post? It’s quite a difficult job to be done. So honestly, I believe him.

“Any other person can say what they want, but I know that the President is very bold enough. He’s very courageous. He can tell him, step down, your services are no longer required, but I don’t think that’s the case. They are quite close.

“And mind you, when he was governor, he was the first governor among all people that supported President Tinubu openly before any other thing. So I think Nigeria should learn to believe their leaders…”

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