APC N/Central Forum to appeal High Court judgment on Ganduje’s removal

The North Central All Progressives Congress, APC Forum, has reacted to Monday’s ruling by a Federal High Court in Abuja, which dismissed their suit seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the Party. The Forum said it would appeal the judgment saying its lawyer has been instructed to file an appeal. Recall that the Forum had sued Ganduje, the APC, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) asking for the nullification of the appointment of Ganduje as the National Chairman of the Party saying it is a violation of the Party’s constitution 2022 as amended as well as the zoning arrangement for the Party for the Chairmanship position to be from North Central and not the North West region where Ganduje comes from. Also, the forum claimed that the appointment of Ganduje breached Article 13 of the APC Constitution because it was not done through a democratic process enshrined in the Party’s law. In his Monday judgment, Justice Inyang Ekwo dismissed the suit, saying the Forum is not a juristic person and not registered in law and that it has no legal power to file the suit. Ekwo stated the Forum failed to explore the internal mechanism for peaceful resolution of issues before rushing to the court, adding that the appointment of officers for APC by its National Executive Committee is an internal affair of the party that no court can dabble into. However, the Chairman of the Forum, Saleh Zazzaga, said, “We will appeal the judgment, our lawyer has already been instructed to file the appeal. One vital thing we are seeking from the court is the interpretation of the Party 2022 constitution as amended and the zoning arrangement, but that wasn’t done. “The earlier the President and the Party know that Ganduje’s remaining in office is retrogression for the Party and will incur legal liabilities for the Party, the better. We believe that the Party will not want to trade the whole of the North Central region for Ganduje. So the needful should be done fast. That is all I can say to that.” APC N/Central Forum to appeal High Court judgment on Ganduje’s removal The North Central All Progressives Congress, APC Forum, has reacted to Monday’s ruling by a Federal High Court in Abuja, which dismissed their suit seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the Party. The Forum said it would appeal the judgment saying its lawyer has been instructed to file an appeal. Recall that the Forum had sued Ganduje, the APC, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) asking for the nullification of the appointment of Ganduje as the National Chairman of the Party saying it is a violation of the Party’s constitution 2022 as amended as well as the zoning arrangement for the Party for the Chairmanship position to be from North Central and not the North West region where Ganduje comes from. Also, the forum claimed that the appointment of Ganduje breached Article 13 of the APC Constitution because it was not done through a democratic process enshrined in the Party’s law. In his Monday judgment, Justice Inyang Ekwo dismissed the suit, saying the Forum is not a juristic person and not registered in law and that it has no legal power to file the suit. Ekwo stated the Forum failed to explore the internal mechanism for peaceful resolution of issues before rushing to the court, adding that the appointment of officers for APC by its National Executive Committee is an internal affair of the party that no court can dabble into. However, the Chairman of the Forum, Saleh Zazzaga, said, “We will appeal the judgment, our lawyer has already been instructed to file the appeal. One vital thing we are seeking from the court is the interpretation of the Party 2022 constitution as amended and the zoning arrangement, but that wasn’t done. “The earlier the President and the Party know that Ganduje’s remaining in office is retrogression for the Party and will incur legal liabilities for the Party, the better. We believe that the Party will not want to trade the whole of the North Central region for Ganduje. So the needful should be done fast. That is all I can say to that.” Zazzaga thanked their members and supporters across the region, saying that they should remain dedicated, hopeful, and prayerful as they keep pursuing the developmental cause of the region as well as the needed democratic dividends. APC N/Central Forum to appeal High Court judgment on Ganduje’s removal The North Central All Progressives Congress, APC Forum, has reacted to Monday’s ruling by a Federal High Court in Abuja, which dismissed their suit seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the Party. The Forum said it would appeal the judgment saying its lawyer has been instructed to file an appeal. Recall that the Forum had sued Ganduje, the APC, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) asking for the nullification of the appointment of Ganduje as the National Chairman of the Party saying it is a violation of the Party’s constitution 2022 as amended as well as the zoning arrangement for the Party for the Chairmanship position to be from North Central and not the North West region where Ganduje comes from. Also, the forum claimed that the appointment of Ganduje breached Article 13 of the APC Constitution because it was not done through a democratic process enshrined in the Party’s law. In his Monday judgment, Justice Inyang Ekwo dismissed the suit, saying the Forum is not a juristic person and not registered in law and that it has no legal power to file the suit. Ekwo stated the Forum failed to explore the internal mechanism for peaceful resolution of issues before rushing to the court, adding that the appointment of officers for APC by its National Executive Committee is an internal affair of the party that no court can dabble into. However, the Chairman of the

Kano Governor Sacks 3000 Illegally Employed Workers

The Kano State government has taken decisive action by terminating the employment of 3,234 individuals who were allegedly hired improperly during the tenure of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. In a press briefing held on Friday, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abudullahi Baffa Bichi, revealed that these individuals were not deemed eligible for employment within the Kano State Civil Service. This action stems from the government’s commitment to implementing the findings of a committee tasked with scrutinizing and verifying employment procedures conducted under the previous administration. Bichi highlighted various irregularities, citing instances where appointments were not aligned with the 2023 Approved Budget, individuals were employed without applying or expressing interest, and many appointments lacked proper screening and interview processes.  Additionally, cases of suspected or forged certificates were discovered among the employed, and non-indigenous individuals were reportedly hired despite qualified indigenous individuals being available. To handle the substantial number of cases, the committee divided into three panels to scrutinize 12,566 individuals, deviating from the initial count of 10,800. However, in light of the committee’s assessment and recommendations, the Governor approved the reinstatement of 9,332 staff across 51 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) who were deemed eligible through the verification process. Moving forward, the SSG emphasized the need for further interviews for those individuals found with offers of appointments but not on the payroll, appropriate placement of staff based on qualifications and vacancies, and deploying eligible staff to relevant MDAs for effective utilization.

APC NEC elects Ganduje National Chairman, Basiru as Secretary

In a significant development for the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) convened on Thursday to elect key officials. The former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, emerged as the newly elected National Chairman, while Ajibola Basiru, the former Senate spokesman from Osun State, secured the position of National Secretary. The 12th NEC meeting of the APC took place at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, where party leaders and delegates gathered to witness the election. After his victory, Ganduje expressed gratitude to the President and assured the party that internal democracy would be upheld during his tenure. Ganduje further committed to establishing a scientific register of party members, prioritizing election management, and effectively resolving conflicts within the party. He emphasized providing a level playing field for all members during party primaries to strengthen the party’s democratic principles. Prominent figures such as President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, members of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, and party chieftains in the National Assembly were in attendance at the NEC meeting. During the meeting, President Buhari emphasized the party’s responsibility to fulfill the promises of good governance made to the Nigerian people following successful electoral victories. He praised the 2023 elections as the best in Nigeria’s history. Notably, former President Muhammadu Buhari and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo were absent from the NEC meeting, while the first National Chairman of the party, Bisi Akande, was present. This NEC meeting followed a previous session of the APC national caucus, indicating the party’s commitment to addressing critical matters within its ranks. Earlier in mid-July, two members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu and Senator Iyiola Omisore, resigned from their positions as National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively. The election of Ganduje and Basiru marks a new chapter in the APC’s leadership, as they take on the task of steering the party towards success in the upcoming governorship elections.