From Desmond Mgboh, Kano
Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Ata, has commended the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, over the extension of his tenure to 2026.
The decision to extend Ganduje’s tenure was ratified during the National Working Committee (NWC) meeting held Tuesday in Abuja.
His aide, Seyi Olorunsola, said the decision reflected the party’s unwavering confidence in Ganduje’s leadership.
The minister noted that Ganduje has demonstrated exceptional leadership, steering the APC to remarkable successes in various elections:
“Under Ganduje’s guidance, the party has achieved significant victories in off-cycle governorship elections, notably in Edo, Ondo, Kogi and Imo states. These underscore the strategic direction and unity he has instilled within the party.
“In Edo State, the APC’s candidate, Monday Okpebholo, secured a decisive win in the September 2024 election, a testament to the party’s growing influence in the region.
“Similarly, in Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s re-election in November 2024 further solidified the APC’s dominance in the South West. The party’s success extended to Kogi State, with Usman Ododo emerging victorious in the November 2023 governorship poll, and in Imo State, where Governor Hope Uzodimma was re-elected for a second term.
“The electoral feats have reinforced the APC’s commitment to delivering good governance and the electorate’s trust in the party’s vision for sustainable development.”