Ganduje denies interest in 2027 presidential race amid emerging posters

Former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has denied any intention to run for the presidency in the 2027 election.

His denial follows the circulation of posters suggesting a joint ticket with Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma as his running mate.

The emergence of these posters coincided with rumors of a plot to remove Ganduje as the APC national chairman and appoint him as an ambassador.

In a statement his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, issued on his behalf, on Sunday, the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) described the posters as handiwork of mischief makers.

The statement reads in parts, “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 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.

“We urge the public to disregard this fabricated story and refrain from spreading unverified information.”