The Trials of Ganduje

When faced with troubles, different people try different things. Some face these obstacles squarely,  unfazed by the possibility of being crushed by the pressure. Others flee, preferring to preserve life rather than dignity. Abdullahi Ganduje, the current National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), is currently facing some issues. Eyes are fixed on him to see his reaction.

Ganduje is currently facing mounting challenges amidst accusations of financial impropriety. Reports suggest that dissatisfaction with Ganduje’s leadership has prompted around 10 APC governors to secretly seek his removal from office.

For the longest time, Ganguje has had adversaries and rivals point out terrible things about him. However, recently, these allegations of corruption have cast a shadow over Ganduje’s tenure as APC Chairman, with even the Kano High Court levying charges against him, his wife, and his son for various financial offences, including bribery and misappropriation of funds.

It does not help that not too long ago, Ganduje was suspended from his Kano ward by some APC executives. Beyond indicating the density of internal strife within the party, this also showed that ‘evil eyes’ have pegged their gazes on Ganduje, intending to bring him to ruin.

Critics insist that Ganduje’s woes stem from a series of corruption allegations dating back to his time as Kano State governor. These accusations have tarnished his reputation and eroded confidence in his leadership abilities, both within the party and the broader public sphere.

Therefore, these recent reported efforts by APC governors to pressure Ganduje’s exit show that the discontent with his leadership style is growing. And what happens when things like these are fully grown? People like Ganduje get pushed out of power entirely.

Seeing how all these things spell doom for Ganduje, one wonders whether the man’s friendship with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is shielding him somehow. Commentators think that this friendship is why Ganduje is still around, rather than in jail.