APC Chieftain Adamu Garba Blames Ganduje’s Exit for Surge in Opposition Attacks, Warns of Party’s Decline
A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba, has raised concerns over the increasing vulnerability of the ruling party following the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje as its National Chairman. Garba said the development has left the APC exposed to coordinated attacks from opposition forces, particularly a coalition operating under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Tuesday, Garba described the ADC coalition as a group of political “vultures” exploiting the internal crisis within the APC for their own gain.
“These people are opportunists. They feed on crisis and are hoping for our downfall,” Garba remarked.
Sycophants Misleading President Tinubu – Garba
Garba also directed criticism at those close to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing them of shielding him from the reality of the country’s economic and political challenges. He argued that excessive flattery and misinformation from political allies have disconnected the president from grassroots concerns and weakened the party’s responsiveness.
“There are too many sycophants around the president,” he said. “They keep telling him things are okay when they are not. This kind of false feedback is damaging not just to the country, but to the future of the APC.”
He emphasized the urgent need for honest leadership within the party, adding that the APC must now be led by someone who is truthful, receptive to constructive criticism, and grounded in reality.
APC's Shrinking Northern Base Post-Buhari
Garba further observed that the APC’s support base in Northern Nigeria has significantly eroded since the departure of former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. He cited the outcome of the last general election as evidence, revealing a sharp decline in voter turnout for the party in the region.
“In the 2023 elections, we only secured 5.5 million votes from the north,” he noted. “Where did the 12 million votes that Buhari used to pull go?”
Despite this drop in numbers, Garba credited the APC's eventual electoral victory to the strength of its internal structures and strategic political mobilization. He, however, stressed that a complete overhaul of party strategies is now essential to keep the APC competitive, especially in Buhari's absence.
Call for Party Reform and Strategic Renewal
In closing, Garba called on APC leaders to seize the moment to redefine the party’s direction, rebuild trust among its base, and prioritize sincere dialogue over political propaganda.
“What we need now is to re-engineer our strategy,” he said. “This is not a time for complacency. If we are serious about sustaining power and governance, we must face the truth and reform from within.”
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