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Crisis Hits APC As New Factional Chairman Emerges

A fresh leadership crisis has erupted within the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the emergence of a new faction led by political commentator and activist, Alhaja Hafsatu Danladi.

Danladi, who declared herself chairperson of a faction of the ruling party, claimed to have assumed leadership amid what she described as a deepening internal crisis rocking the APC.

In a statement, she asserted that her faction had formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its existence and was seeking the derecognition of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) currently led by Nentawe Yilwatda.

“I, Alhaja Hafsatu Danladi, hereby assert my position as the true and authentic Chairperson of the APC,” she said, insisting that the current leadership structure lacks legitimacy.

Danladi further disclosed plans to approach a Federal High Court in Abuja to challenge the legality of the existing party leadership, noting that the move was aimed at restoring due process and internal democracy within the APC.

She also revealed that her legal action would seek an order compelling INEC to withdraw recognition of the NWC under Yilwatda, which she described as an “illegitimate structure” overseeing the party’s affairs.

According to her, the step became necessary to safeguard the integrity of the party and ensure adherence to the rule of law.

The development adds a new twist to the ongoing internal wrangling within the APC, raising concerns about unity and stability in the build-up to future electoral contests.

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Re: Leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC)

I, Alhaja Hafsatu Danladi, hereby assert my position as the true and authentic Chairperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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

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.

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.

Thank you.

Alhaja Hafsatu Danladi
APC Chairperson

Ofunaofu:
BREAKING: Crisis hits APC as Hafsatu Danladi declares herself National Chairman

A fresh leadership crisis appears to be brewing within Nigeria’s ruling party after a woman, Alhaja Hafsatu Danladi, publicly declared herself the authentic national chairperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a press statement released on Wednesday, Danladi challenged the legitimacy of the party’s current leadership and announced plans to seek legal redress.

Legal battle looms over APC leadership
Danladi stated that she would approach the Federal High Court in Abuja to contest what she described as an “illegitimate structure” currently managing the party’s affairs.

According to her, the move is aimed at restoring due process and protecting the integrity of the APC, which has in recent times faced internal disagreements over leadership and direction.


“I hereby assert my position as the true and authentic Chairperson of the APC,” she declared in the statement, insisting that her claim is grounded in legality.

Call for INEC intervention

As part of the legal action, Danladi revealed that she would also seek a court order compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition from the party’s current National Working Committee.

She specifically named the NWC led by Nentawe Yilwatda as lacking legitimacy, arguing that allowing the leadership to continue would undermine democratic principles within the party.

“This step is necessary to uphold the rule of law and ensure that due process is followed,” she added

seborrhic:
Obi didn't learn any lesson from his sojourn in Labour party.
He could easily have gone to a party that isn't immersed in crisis and still have his followers,supporters and voters move with him,instead he allowed himself to fall to a childish trap.

seunmsg:
I am glad she said she will be going to court. APC will simply meet her in court and not waste time trying to use propaganda and blackmail against her and INEC. APC will also not go on a goose chasing and time wasting appeal if put on notice to show cause why her reliefs should not be granted. Thanks for your attention to this matter.

seborrhic:
Obi didn't learn any lesson from his sojourn in Labour party.
He could easily have gone to a party that isn't immersed in crisis and still have his followers,supporters and voters move with him,instead he allowed himself to fall to a childish trap.

seunmsg:
I am glad she said she will be going to court. APC will simply meet her in court and not waste time trying to use propaganda and blackmail against her and INEC.

APC will also not go on a goose chasing and time wasting appeal if put on notice to show cause why her reliefs should not be granted. Thanks for your attention to this matter.

iwaeda:
Wike Boasts Of Helping APC Use Judiciary To Kill Osun LG Funds Case, Warns Party Leaders Against Ingratitude

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has openly boasted that he assisted certain elements within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in deploying the judiciary to frustrate the Osun State local government allocation lawsuit.

In a video now circulating widely on social media and obtained by SaharaReporters, Wike made the claim while addressing a crowd in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The former Rivers governor accused the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, of benefitting from judicial actions against the Osun State Government without knowing those who did the work behind the scenes.

The suit in question led to the withholding of local government funds in Osun State, a development widely seen as targeting the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke as opposition in the state.

Wike, who spoke angrily, suggested that the court action supporting the APC’s position against the Osun government did not happen by chance, boasting that powerful political forces worked quietly to ensure the outcome.

“Don’t take our support for Mr President for granted,” Wike warned, in an apparent message to APC leaders defending Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. “You have to be careful about the statements you make. You have to be very careful.”

He accused Basiru of political ingratitude, claiming the APC was enjoying in Osun State without understanding who engineered their advantage.

“Today, you are enjoying in Osun. You don’t know those who did the work,” Wike said. “You are opening your mouth to talk about Rivers State.”

https://saharareporters.com/2026/01/08/wike-boasts-helping-apc-use-judiciary-kill-osun-lg-funds-case-warns-party-leaders

Minister Wike has warned the National Secretary of the APC, Ajibola Basiru to stay clear of Rivers State.
Lol 😆 https://t.co/sNKjJfb8qn pic.twitter.com/E9SgSwASil

— Emma ik Umeh (Tcee )🇳🇬 (@emmaikumeh) January 5, 2026

seunmsg:
I am glad she said she will be going to court. APC will simply meet her in court and not waste time trying to use propaganda and blackmail against her and INEC. APC will also not go on a goose chasing and time wasting appeal if put on notice to show cause why her reliefs should not be granted. Thanks for your attention to this matter.

Kpongolo:
The topic says APC you are mentioning Obi

It will not be bad if you advice one of the party chieftain in your party to at least

Organize a mental day check up for everyone in APC a free program.

Something is fundamentally wrong with many of you

Ofunaofu:
The APC must be rescued from the grip of a notorious drug baron.

It has drifted far from what its founding figures Buhari, Ogbonnaya Onu, and others, envisioned: a truly progressive party. What we have now is a “grab it, snatch it, and run” operation that resembles a criminal gang.

Under Tinubu, the APC has become a party that shows blatant disregard for the rule of law, with the judiciary and legislature criminally captured, and the democratic space increasingly emasculated.

The APC must be rescued.

seunmsg:
I am glad she said she will be going to court. APC will simply meet her in court and not waste time trying to use propaganda and blackmail against her and INEC. APC will also not go on a goose chasing and time wasting appeal if put on notice to show cause why her reliefs should not be granted. Thanks for your attention to this matter.

Ofunaofu:
BREAKING: Crisis hits APC as Hafsatu Danladi declares herself National Chairman

A fresh leadership crisis appears to be brewing within Nigeria’s ruling party after a woman, Alhaja Hafsatu Danladi, publicly declared herself the authentic national chairperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a press statement released on Wednesday, Danladi challenged the legitimacy of the party’s current leadership and announced plans to seek legal redress.

Legal battle looms over APC leadership
Danladi stated that she would approach the Federal High Court in Abuja to contest what she described as an “illegitimate structure” currently managing the party’s affairs.

According to her, the move is aimed at restoring due process and protecting the integrity of the APC, which has in recent times faced internal disagreements over leadership and direction.


“I hereby assert my position as the true and authentic Chairperson of the APC,” she declared in the statement, insisting that her claim is grounded in legality.

Call for INEC intervention

As part of the legal action, Danladi revealed that she would also seek a court order compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition from the party’s current National Working Committee.

She specifically named the NWC led by Nentawe Yilwatda as lacking legitimacy, arguing that allowing the leadership to continue would undermine democratic principles within the party.

“This step is necessary to uphold the rule of law and ensure that due process is followed,” she added


https://www.gistreel.com/breaking-crisis-hits-apc-as-woman-hafsatu-danladi-declares-herself-national-chairman/

seborrhic:
Obi didn't learn any lesson from his sojourn in Labour party.
He could easily have gone to a party that isn't immersed in crisis and still have his followers,supporters and voters move with him,instead he allowed himself to fall to a childish trap.

fergie001:
Hahahahahahahahahahaha.... Cruise like Bala

Una go wound me for NL 😂

SisterAnn:
You are commenting off point.

However, the Obidient movement is solidly behind Peter Obi no matter the party he is in.

Na we dey runnam by ourselves.

We no dey give shishi and we don't accept.

Kpongolo:
You ma don give up 😁😁😁 remember say his excellency Waziri and his excellency peter obi are on the same page

E dey very funny say you don tire

You still dey follow them for sinking PDP ne ?

Bola the disgraced one term president no go help must as a viable opposition come 2027

Know this and know peace Fergie 😁

Kpongolo:
APC was never a party until Buhari helped the cocaine sniffer

And today the cocaine sniffer have betrayed all other founding fathers from other tribes especially the north