A Strategic Transition: Ganduje’s Salute to APC’s New Era.
By. Bala Salihu Dawakin Kudu Democracy Newsline Newspaper.
July 24, 2025
In a move that reverberated across Nigeria’s political landscape, the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has officially congratulated Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe on his appointment as the new helmsman of the ruling party. In a detailed press statement sent to Democracy Newsline on July 24, 2025,.
Dr. Ganduje hailed the emergence of Prof. Yilwatda as not just timely but deeply strategic for the future of the APC and Nigeria’s democratic trajectory.
Describing the transition as coming at a “critical period in the life of the party,” Dr. Ganduje lauded the APC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and other party organs for conducting a transparent and consensus-driven process that resulted in the elevation of the respected academic and politician.
“This is not just a routine leadership change,” Dr. Ganduje stated. “It is a strategic shift designed to propel our party into a new phase of growth, cohesion, and national relevance.”
Dr. Ganduje, who served as Governor of Kano State and more recently as APC National Chairman, expressed profound confidence in the capacity and intellect of Prof. Yilwatda. He described him as a leader whose maturity, administrative depth, and visionary mindset are needed now more than ever.
“I see in Prof. Yilwatda a leader capable of carrying the torch of progress even further. He is a man of intellect, integrity, and inclusiveness,” he said.
He also urged the new chairman to build on the solid foundation and legacies left behind during his tenure, which he noted were themselves built upon the efforts of his own predecessor. In doing so, he highlighted the importance of continuity, institutional memory, and political discipline.
Dr. Ganduje’s message was not without strong commendation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, whose guidance during the leadership transition was described as “statesmanlike” and “far-sighted.”
“Our President and Vice President have once again shown maturity and far-sightedness in the affairs of our great party,” Ganduje wrote. “Their unwavering commitment to party unity and national stability is commendable.”
Asserting that unity, loyalty, and discipline must remain the guiding principles of the APC, Dr. Ganduje called on all party stakeholders — from the National Working Committee (NWC) to the state chapters, youth and women wings, and grassroots members — to rally behind Prof. Yilwatda with full commitment.
“This is a time for consolidation, not division. A time for bold steps and collective vision,” he stressed.
In what he described as a “bowing out with a sense of fulfillment,” Dr. Ganduje reaffirmed his unflinching support, counsel, and brotherly solidarity to the new leadership. He promised to remain available for guidance whenever called upon, emphasizing his enduring dedication to the APC’s growth and Nigeria’s democratic advancement.
“As Prof. Yilwatda takes up this mantle of leadership at a time of both opportunity and responsibility, I pray for divine wisdom, strength, and courage for him,” Ganduje concluded.
With Prof. Yilwatda’s emergence, the APC steps into a new chapter under the watchful eyes of the nation. As the ruling party navigates the demands of governance and public trust, Ganduje’s send-off and endorsement serve not just as a farewell — but as a powerful gesture of continuity, confidence, and renewed hope for the future of the party and the nation it seeks to serve.
