AbdulAziz Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, son of former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has entered the race for the House of Representatives seat representing Dawakin Tofa/Tofa/Rimin Gado Federal Constituency in Kano State.

The development is generating fresh political attention in the state amid reports that AbdulAziz has distanced himself politically from his father’s camp and aligned with former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

His decision to contest under Kwankwaso’s political structure is being seen by observers as a major shift in Kano politics, considering the long-standing rivalry between the APC and the Kwankwasiyya movement.

AbdulAziz reportedly purchased the nomination form for the federal constituency seat ahead of the forthcoming elections.

A viral video circulating online also showed him explaining his political mission to Kwankwaso, further fueling speculations about his full integration into the former governor’s political camp.

With the latest move, political analysts believe the contest for the Dawakin Tofa/Tofa/Rimin Gado seat could emerge as one of the fiercest National Assembly battles in Kano State.

AbdulAziz is expected to square off against the APC candidate in a contest already attracting widespread political interest.

The development also comes as the New Democratic Coalition, recently joined by Kwankwaso after his reported defection from the African Democratic Congress, continues to expand its influence across Kano State ahead of the elections.

You can’t stay within our party and wish us bad luck, APC warns ex-Gov Fayemi over utterances

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, has warned former Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, against making comments capable of undermining the ruling party, saying the APC may sanction him for alleged anti-party activities.

Basiru’s reaction followed recent remarks by Fayemi during an interview on State Affairs with Edmund Obilo, where the former governor criticised the direction of the APC and warned of possible internal crisis within the party.

In the interview, Fayemi said the ruling party had departed from the ideals upon which it was founded and was gradually losing its ideological focus and internal culture of debate.

“This is not where the party has come from. We have lost our bearing and the vision of the founding fathers of this party,” Fayemi stated.

He also expressed concern over what he described as the growing culture of political endorsements and consensus arrangements within the APC, warning that such developments could create discontent among party members.

“It would be unfortunate if everybody is running to Aso Rock because they want something,” he said.

“Those who don’t get consensus won’t be happy… and you’re waiting for an implosion.”

Responding to the comments, Basiru dismissed Fayemi’s concerns and suggested the former governor should leave the APC if he no longer believes in the party.

“We urge him that since he so much despises the party and wishes the party an implosion, he should go to where whatever he thinks his best ideas can be ventilated,” Basiru told Punch.

“We wish him the best of luck, but he should not stay within our party and be wishing us bad luck. He should go to another political party if he no longer believes in the party he represents.”

The APC national secretary further warned that the party would not ignore statements or actions considered harmful to its political interests.

“Let him go and join another party. If he does not join another party, the APC will not hesitate to invoke disciplinary actions to sanction him for anti-party activities,” he said.

Basiru also linked Fayemi’s remarks to ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, alleging that the former governor had been associating with opposition figures.

“His statement only further confirmed what Mr Rotimi Amaechi said, that he was one of those who agreed to form opposition against the APC,” Basiru said.

“We also have it on good authority that he and some of his followers have been hobnobbing with opposition elements, particularly ahead of the Ekiti governorship election.”

He added that Fayemi’s criticisms were coming at a sensitive period when the APC was preparing for the Ekiti governorship election and conducting party primaries.

“Even at this time that the party is conducting its primaries and making preparations for the all-important Ekiti governorship election, it only shows a design to demarket the party ahead of that election,” Basiru stated.

Tinubu participates in APC primary, sweeps votes at Ikoyi ward

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday participated in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election at Ward L2, Ikoyi II, held at Ireti Primary School, Mekunwen Street, Ikoyi, Eti-Osa Local Government, Lagos.

Tinubu, who arrived at the venue at about 11.34 am, was received by party leaders and supporters before joining the queue to be counted.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the accreditation, which commenced at 10.45 a.m., ended at 11.15 a.m.

Tinubu, who applauded the turnout of party members, emphasised the need for unity and cohesion for the party.

The President noted that the reports reaching him nationwide showed that the primaries were peaceful.

“Reports reaching me from across the party chapters show that the exercise is going on smoothly,” Tinubu said.

Earlier, the Electoral Officer, Mrs Martha Adukwu, commended party members for the peaceful conduct of the exercise, describing the process as orderly and transparent.

Adukwu said two aspirants, President Bola Tinubu and Chief Stanley Osifo, contested for the party’s presidential ticket .

The electoral officer, who called for the agents of the two aspirants, said that only agent of President Tinubu agent was available at the ward.

According to her, a total of 5,163 party members registered in the ward and Tinubu secured 4,996 votes to emerge winner of the exercise, while Osifo scored zero vote.

Announcing the results, Adukwu, declared Tinubu the winner of the primary election in the ward.

Earlier, the Lagos State APC Chairman, who appreciated the party faithful for the high turnout assured that the party and the President would not disappoint them.

“You are here to exercise your franchise to elect the candidate of your choice to fly the party’s flag in 2027 presidential elections.

“We must be orderly and do it in such a way that the people of Nigeria will know that this is the best organised party as far as the Federal Republic is concerned.

“As a member of our party, you have every right to participate in the emergence of that candidate of your choice,” Ojelabi said.

NAN reports that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Chief Returning Officers for the Presidential Election as well as members of the Local Organising Committee for the primary, led by the Secretary, Mr Adekunle Olayinka, were present(NAN)