Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has requested a bailout from President Bola Tinubu to settle the party’s N8.9 billion election debts, SAVANNAH NEWSNOW REPORTS.
Ganduje disclosed at the APC National Executive Committee meeting on Wednesday that the party’s accounts had been frozen due to unpaid legal fees from pre-election and post-election lawsuits involving President Tinubu, APC governors, and lawmakers.
A day after the party’s national caucus meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, a meeting attended by top APC leaders, including Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, took place. Notably absent were former President Muhammadu Buhari, ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
Ganduje revealed that Prof. Abdul Kareem Kana, the National Legal Adviser, has been exploring alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to alleviate the financial burden, but emphasized the need for immediate action.
“Your Excellencies, the current NWC inherited debts and legal liabilities amounting to N8,987,874,663. These debts stem from legal engagements during pre-election matters, election cases, and appeals for legislative, governorship, and presidential elections. Some of our accounts remain garnisheed,” Ganduje stated.
The APC chairman also requested that Tinubu assist in acquiring a plot of land in the Federal Capital Territory for a new party secretariat, citing the current facility’s age and inadequacy for a ruling party.
In response, President Tinubu acknowledged the concerns and assured party leaders that the government would investigate possible solutions.
Furthermore, the NEC expressed its confidence in Tinubu’s leadership, with former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole praising the administration’s economic reforms.
