A fresh leadership crisis has erupted within the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the emergence of a new faction within the party.
A political commentator and activist, Alhaja Hafsatu Danladi, on Wednesday (today) declared herself the chairperson of a faction of the ruling party, laying claim to its leadership amid deepening internal disagreements.
In a statement made available to the public, Danladi asserted that she is the “true and authentic Chairperson” of the APC.
“I, Alhaja Hafsatu Danladi, hereby assert my position as the true and authentic Chairperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC),” Daily Post quoted Danladi as stating in the said statement.
Danladi disclosed plans to approach the Federal High Court in Abuja to challenge the legitimacy of the current leadership of the party.
“In light of recent developments within the party, I will be approaching the Federal High Court in Abuja to challenge the legitimacy of the current leadership. This action seeks to unseat what I consider an illegitimate structure presently overseeing the affairs of our great party,” she said.
She further revealed that her faction has already notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and would be seeking the withdrawal of recognition for the party’s National Working Committee.
Danladi specifically called for the derecognition of the NWC led by Nentawe Yilwatda.
“Furthermore, I will be requesting the court to direct the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to discontinue recognition of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Mr. Nentawe Yilwatda,” she added.
The factional chairperson maintained that her actions are aimed at restoring legality, due process, and internal democracy within the party.
“This step is necessary to uphold the rule of law, protect the integrity of our party, and ensure that due process is followed in its leadership,” she stated.
