APC unfazed by Atiku’s visit to Buhari – Ganduje

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said the party is not disturbed by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar’s recent visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Speaking to journalists shortly after leading a delegation of APC stakeholders to Buhari’s Kaduna residence, Ganduje said the visit was aimed at updating the former president on the party’s progress and reaffirming loyalty to his legacy.

“We are not worried at all. We came to pay our respects to the former president and also to update him on the achievements of our great party since his departure. We assured him that we would continue to keep him informed regularly,” Ganduje said.

Reacting to speculation that Atiku’s visit was a political strategy, Ganduje dismissed any concerns, describing it as an “attempt at repeating history.”

“That visit is of no concern to us. It’s just another attempt at repeating history, but it won’t work. What they are trying to build is not viable. Some particles simply cannot come together,” he said.

While he avoided revealing details, the APC chairman hinted that the party had strategic plans to counter opposition moves.

“We won’t disclose our intricacies or technicalities, but we are equal to the task. The progress President Tinubu has made is strengthening the party even further,” Ganduje stated.

He also expressed confidence in APC’s continued political dominance, saying the party plans to expand beyond the 21 states it currently governs.

“Some governors may join us, or we may defeat them at the polls. Either way, we are expanding our reach. We’re comfortable with where we are, but we are not resting on our oars.”

“Bigwigs from other parties are joining us. The few who left don’t matter in the bigger picture,” he added.

On criticisms surrounding federal appointments under the Tinubu administration, Ganduje argued that appointments are being fairly distributed and that the party is compiling data to prove it.

“Appointments are dynamic. Over time, you will see balance. We are working on statistics to show there’s no bias in the president’s appointments,” he said.