PDP Already Dead, We‘ll Receive You Soon, APC Chairman Ganduje Replies Lamido

Monday May 12, 2025 |

The National Chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has denied reports suggesting he is planning to defect to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He reaffirmed his steadfast loyalty to the ruling party.

Ganduje was responding to a recent comment attributed to a former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido, who claimed that the APC would soon disintegrate and those who left the PDP, including Ganduje, would return.

A statement by the Chief. Press Secretary to the APC Chairman, Edwin Olofu in Abuja on Monday, May 12, 2025, quoted Ganduje to have said that rather than him going to the PDP, “the APC will soon receive Sule Lamido into its fold.”

Ganduje described the claim of defection as baseless and illogical, emphasising that there was no reason for him to leave the ruling party for what he described as a “failing opposition.”

The APC Chairman predicted that the opppsition will go into extinction by the end of 2025, based on the internal squabbles in the party.

“It is evident to any discerning observer that under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC continues to gain momentum, with prominent political figures across the country defecting to the party in large numbers,” the statement said.

“With such overwhelming national support, the APC remains focused on consolidating its achievements and preparing for a resounding victory in the 2027 general elections.”

“In fact, we will soon receive Sule Lamido because very soon he won’t have where to go, the PDP is dead.”

Ganduje reaffirmed pride in leading the APC and reiterated dedication to deepening internal party democracy and promoting sustainable governance and development.

He advised Lamido to focus on resolving the PDP’s internal crises instead of engaging in unfounded speculation.