Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has firmly rejected claims suggesting he might join the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He declared that the PDP is dead, while the APC is preparing for a decisive win in the 2027 elections.

Ganduje's comments were in response to remarks by former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, who predicted the collapse of the APC and the return of former PDP members like himself.

Lamido on Sunday said, “I’m confident that all those who left the PDP will return, including Ganduje, because very soon, the APC will burst and split into factions, having accommodated people with different mindsets.

“I said it, and I repeat: within six months, all those who defected to the APC will come back, and the PDP will rise with full force to wrest power in 2027.”

In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by his Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje dismissed the claim as baseless and illogical. He asserted that rather than rejoining the PDP, it would be Lamido who would soon be joining the APC.

He stressed that he has no reason to leave the ruling party for what he called a “failing opposition.”

The statement read, “Ganduje predicted that the PDP will go into extinction by the end of 2025, based on the internal squabbles in the party.

“It is evident to any discerning observer that under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC continues to gain momentum, with prominent political figures across the country defecting to the party in large numbers.

“With such overwhelming national support, the APC remains focused on consolidating its achievements and preparing for a resounding victory in the 2027 general elections.

“In fact, we will soon receive Sule Lamido because very soon he won’t have where to go, the PDP is dead.”

Ganduje expressed pride in his position as the APC leader and reiterated his dedication to enhancing internal democracy and promoting good governance. He advised Lamido to focus on addressing the PDP’s internal challenges instead of making unfounded statements.