The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has denied claims that he has plans to contest the presidential seat in 2027.

Reacting to posters of himself and Hope Uzodimma, the Imo State governor which flooded social media on Sunday, August 18, Ganduje said he is not interested in taking President Bola Tinubu’s job.

The former Kano State governor in a statement signed by his chief press secretary described the spread of the posters as handiwork of mischief makers.

The statement said, “This is to inform the general public that the poster currently circulating on social media, claiming that the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, is contesting for the presidency in 2027 with Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma, as his running mate, is entirely false and a malicious piece of fake news.

“The APC wishes to categorically state that this is the work of mischief-makers, likely in collaboration with certain elements within the Kwankwassiyya movement, who are determined to create disaffection between Dr. Ganduje and His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“For the avoidance of doubt, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje remains unwaveringly loyal to President Tinubu and is fully committed to supporting the President’s vision and leadership. Dr. Ganduje believes that President Tinubu is on the right trajectory to steer Nigeria towards greater prosperity and unity,” it said.

The APC National Chairman also urged members of the public to disregard this fabricated story and refrain from spreading unverified information.