Masari’s Actions May Cost APC North-West, Group Tells Tinubu

A pro-democracy group, the Partnership for Democratic Awareness and Good Governance (P4DAGG), has accused Presidential Political Adviser Ibrahim Masari of playing a role in the removal of former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa.

Dangiwa and Wale Edun left the Federal Executive Council earlier this week following a viral statement announcing their replacements.

While many Nigerians saw the development as a dismissal, the Presidency later issued a statement claiming that both officials had resigned.

Reacting to Dangiwa’s exit, P4DAGG alleged that Masari, a fellow indigene of Katsina State, orchestrated Dangiwa’s removal. The group claimed Masari has repeatedly used his position to pursue personal interests at the expense of the state’s development.

P4DAGG further alleged that rather than attracting federal projects to the state, the presidential aide has acted in ways that undermine the state’s development.

According to the group, the President risks political backlash in Katsina and other North West states ahead of the 2027 elections if Masari’s actions are left unchecked.

The Group also claimed that Masari has been engaging some political actors with promises of appointing them Director General of the Tinubu Campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections.

P4DAGG urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to beam a searchlight on Ibrahim Masari, warning that such conduct could weaken the ruling APC’s support in the North-West.