APC Names Acting National Chairman Amid Leadership Transition

Strategic Insights -

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori as the Acting National Chairman, replacing Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje who cited health grounds for his resignation. Dalori, the former Deputy National Chairman (North), took over leadership of the party on June 27, 2025, and will serve until the next National Convention in December 2025. The new acting chairman's key agenda is to strengthen internal cohesion and prepare the party for the upcoming convention, emphasizing unity, discipline, and inclusiveness as his leadership pillars. His appointment is seen as a strategic move to restore stability within the party and prepare for off-cycle governorship elections and the 2027 general polls.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori has taken over as the Acting National Chairman of the APC, replacing Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje who resigned due to health reasons.
  • Dalori's appointment is seen as a step towards restoring internal stability within the party and preparing for upcoming elections, including the 2027 general polls.
  • He has been instrumental in the APC's internal negotiations and reconciliation efforts since the 2023 general elections.
  • Dalori's leadership agenda focuses on internal cohesion, transparency, and inclusiveness, aiming to manage regional tensions within the party.
  • His role in engaging across regional lines and maintaining open channels of dialogue will be crucial in party management.
  • Dalori assumed leadership on June 27, 2025, and will serve until the next National Convention in December 2025.
  • He has the backing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the party's leadership as he navigates the transition period.

Statistics:

  • 2023: Year of the last general elections in Nigeria.
  • 2025 (June 27): Dalori took over as Acting National Chairman of the APC.
  • June 2025: Ganduje's resignation was announced through an internal APC memo.
  • December 2025: Scheduled date for the next National Convention, where a substantive chairman will be elected.
  • 2027: Year of the next general elections in Nigeria.

Sources:

  • [Internal APC memo confirming Ganduje's resignation]
  • [Statement from the APC National Secretariat announcing Dalori's appointment as Acting National Chairman]
  • [Interview with Dalori highlighting his leadership agenda and experience]