The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has expressed confidence in his alliance with former state Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, despite their long-standing political rivalry.
In an interview with BBC Hausa, Ganduje revealed that invitations have been sent to both Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the NNPP’s national leader, Kwankwaso.
He said, “This is necessary because as the national chairman of the APC, in my visits across states, I’ve witnessed an influx of new members, including senators, (members of) representatives, and even governors.”
He said he was out to unify his Kano base because more people would join the party.
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“Far beyond my own backyard, I made calls to individuals throughout the country,” he said.
He said that so far no official letters had been sent Kwankwaso and the governor. Ganduje, however, said he wanted Kwankwaso camp to show interest in joining APC before the letters.
“We are calling them genuinely from our heart,” he added.
Asked if he is confident about having good working relationship with Kwankwaso, Ganduje said, “Certainly, we share roots and lineage. A division occurred, and now (there is) a potential for reunification through divine intervention. what could be better?”
