APC Dismisses Media Report on Buni’s Removal, Says No Leadership Change
- The leadership of the ruling APC has reacted to the report claiming it has sacked Governor Buni of Yobe state and its committee in the party
- The party leadership in a statement released by its national secretary, John Akpanudoedehe disclosed that such information is false and should be disregarded
- Ahead of its national convention, the ruling party urged its members and Nigerians, in general, to support Buni's led committee to aid a successful exercise
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Abuja- The caretaker/extraordinary convention planning committee of the All Progressive Congress (APC), in Abuja, denied reports that President Muhammadu Buhari had sacked its chairman, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state.
The national secretary of the CECPC, John Akpanudoedehe, made this known on Monday, March 7, in a statement signed, issued and seen by Legit.ng, titled ‘Fake news: No leadership change in APC CECPC.'
Senator Akpanudoedehe revealed that leadership changes are not announced by sources through name-dropping in the media, adding that the report is fake and should be disregarded by the public.
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The statement reads:
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"Our attention has been drawn to sponsored media reports on an imaginary leadership change in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC).
"The media report is fake news and should be disregarded.
"The APC is a progressive political party guided by rules. Leadership changes are not announced by 'sources' through name dropping in the media.
"We urge our teeming supporters, members and indeed the general public to remain calm and support the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led APC CECPC conduct a rancour-free and credible National Convention deserving of our great party."
Previous report
Earlier, some reports claimed that the Niger state Governor, Abubakar Bello, had taken over the APC as ‘sole administrator’ following the sack of Mai Mala Buni as chairman of the caretaker committee, The Punch added.
The reports also assert that the president approved Buni’s sack and Bello’s appointment shortly before leaving the country to London on Sunday afternoon, March 6.
2023: Rare photos of APC presidential aspirants meeting in Abuja emerge
Nigerian political opponents hardly meet to casually have a good time or discuss common goals, especially when they are battling for top positions from which national decisions and policies are made.
So it was rare and somewhat strange when photos of two All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirants, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator Rochas Okorocha surfaced online on Saturday, March 5.
Via Facebook on Saturday, Senator Kalu disclosed that he had a meeting with his fellow Ibo man who is equally seeking the highly coveted presidential seat.
APC convention: All eyes on Saliu Mustapha, Etsu as Buhari hints on youthful leadership
Legit.ng previously reported that President Muhammadu Buhari's open declaration of support for the younger elements contesting party positions in the ruling APC may have shifted attention to two contenders out of the long list of aspirants for the office of the party's national chairman.
President Buhari maintained what some political actors described as a bold position on the internal politics of the party.
While playing host to members of the APC National Lobby Group led by the party's National Youth Leader, Barr. Ishmael Ahmed, at the State House, the president said it was time to give younger elements in the party the benefit of the saddle of leadership in the party.
Source: Legit.ng
