JUST-IN: Dalori Resumes As APC Acting Chairman, Presides Over NWC Meeting

Ali Bukar Dalori, the deputy national chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Monday, resumed duty as the party’s acting national chairman.

President Bola Tinubu had directed Dalori to assume the position of acting national chairman of APC following the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and pending the meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party to be summoned immediately to fill the vacancy created by the resignation Ganduje on Friday.

The acting APC national chairman, on assumption of office on Monday, thereafter presided over the National Working Committee (NWC) meeting of the party.

Dalori said his appointment was not a personal victory but a responsibility he embraced with full awareness of the challenges ahead and the expectations of millions of APC members and supporters across the nation.

He said the transition was a period for consolidation — not conflict — not division and for vision — not personal ambition, and solicited the support of the NWC members.

“We must keep our eyes on the bigger picture: delivering good governance to the Nigerian people, deepening democracy within our party structures, and preparing for the future with clarity and determination. As we head toward 2027, we must begin now to strengthen our internal processes, reconnect with our grassroots, and re-energize our structures across all levels.

“Let me also use this occasion to express, on behalf of this committee, our firm and unwavering support for the bold reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Renewed Hope Agenda is not just a campaign slogan; it is a living roadmap that is already addressing fundamental challenges in our economy, security, and national cohesion. The APC remains the political vehicle to drive this transformation, and we will stand by the President in full loyalty and partnership.

“To all party members and stakeholders, I urge us to stay united. Political transitions often create uncertainty, but we must not allow it to breed disunity. We must avoid actions and words that divide us and focus on what binds us — our shared belief in the promise of Nigeria and the future of the APC.

“We are all aware of the significant contributions Dr. Ganduje made during his tenure. Since his assumption of office in August 2023, he provided our party with experienced leadership, steadfast commitment, and a clear sense of direction. On behalf of the entire APC family, I express our heartfelt gratitude to him and wish him full recovery and strength as he focuses on his health and personal well-being,” Dalori said.

Earlier, the national secretary of the party, Senator Suraj Ajibola, formally presented to the NWC the resignation letter of the former national chairman Ganduje to the NWC meeting.

“The formal motion was moved for the acceptance of the resignation and it was ably seconded. And in line with Article 14 of our constitution, the motion was equally moved that the Deputy National Chairman of NWC, Hon.
Ali Bukar Dalori, assume the office of the acting National Chairman pending the time that the office of national chairman will be filled by the National Executive Committee of the party. On behalf of the NWC, I present to you Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori as the acting National Chairman of the NWC,” Ajibola said.