Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), disclosed the party’s strategic move to seize control of Rivers State in the 2027 governorship election. The state is presently under the governance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Addressing the issue during the inauguration of the state caretaker committee at the APC national secretariat in Abuja, Ganduje acknowledged the setbacks APC has faced in Rivers since 2015, attributing them to internal disputes and legal battles.
Ganduje, who lamented the challenges, outlined the party’s commitment to reforming and strengthening its presence in the state. The National Working Committee (NWC) had recently dissolved the Rivers executives at all levels, forming a 7-member caretaker committee led by Tony Okocha, consisting of loyalists of the current Minister of the FCT and former governor of the state, Nyesom Wike.
“We have decided to reform the party. This won’t be possible without the leadership in the states. We want you to make history for our party so that during the next election, we will have Rivers State for APC. You contributed to electing the government of today (president). I can beat my chest; we are proud of you,” Ganduje stated.
The move indicates APC’s determination to overcome past challenges and strategically position itself for success in Rivers State, setting the stage for a competitive political landscape in the upcoming gubernatorial election.
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