Tinubu and Ganduje: Cracks Beneath the Surface of APC

President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, are believed to be facing tensions. Rumours of a rift between the two have emerged following repeated attempts to either impeach Ganduje from his role or undermine him.

Observers have pointed to Ganduje’s many tête-à-têtes with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a possible source of strain. Some suggest that the seeming issues against Ganduje are an attempt to drive a wedge between the two leaders. Are the allegations against the former Kano State governor politically motivated to discredit him and his loyalty to Tinubu, as his best friends claim? Only he knows.

As the saying goes, “When the frog in front falls into a pit, others behind take caution.” Any deterioration in the relationship between Tinubu and Ganduje could signal trouble for the party. If such a fallout is real, it would shake the APC’s leadership structure at a time when internal unity is needed more than ever.

The timing of these rumours could not be worse for Tinubu, with growing dissatisfaction among Nigerians over economic hardship. The opposition parties have capitalized on this unrest. Because they are using every opportunity to cast blame on Tinubu and the APC, a rift with Ganduje would only embolden those critics and further weaken the party’s standing.

As reports circulate of a new date for the APC’s executive committee meeting, many wonder if it will address the supposed tensions between Tinubu and Ganduje. Whether this is a mere rumour or a real issue remains unclear. Presently, the stakes are high for both men and the party they lead.