The Executive Council of Ganduje Ward in the Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State has announced the suspension of Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The suspension, revealed during a press briefing led by Haruna Gwanjo, cited the need for Ganduje to address corruption allegations linked to his prolonged dollar case.
Gwanjo emphasized that Ganduje, a former governor, must clear his name regarding allegations of bribery, diversion, and misappropriation of funds, including the reported acceptance of $413,000 and N1.38 billion in bribes. The Kano High Court is scheduled to arraign Ganduje on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, on these charges.
The Kano State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Haruna Dederi, confirmed that Ganduje would face trial alongside his wife and six others. The Kano State Government, under Governor Abba Yusuf, initiated the criminal suit against the eight respondents and expressed readiness to present 15 witnesses to testify before Justice Usman Na’aba of the State High Court.
Ganduje’s suspension by his ward’s Executive Council underscores the gravity of the corruption allegations and reflects a broader concern within the APC. The unfolding legal proceedings are expected to shape the political landscape in Kano State and may have significant ramifications for the APC at the national level.
