APC: Kyari Takes Charge, Says Adamu, Omisore Are Out

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Senator Abubakar Kyari who is the Deputy National Chairman, North, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has taken charge of the affairs of the party following the resignations of the embattled national chairman and the secretary of the party, Senators Abdullahi Adamu and Iyiola Omisore.

Mr. Kyari told newsmen today that he will be replacing Mr. Adamu in an acting capacity as the national chairman of the party while Barrister Festus Fuanter who is the deputy national secretary replaces Mr. Omisore as the national secretary.

Both senators Adamu and Omisore were absent at today’s NWC meeting further confirming speculations that they have been removed.

Addressing reporters later, Mr. Kyari remarked: “As members of the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), we are here to address you about the happenings and recent developments regarding the party

“The NWC wishes to inform you of the resignation of the National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu and that of the National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore.

“And with this development and according to the constitution of the All Progressive Congress, (APC), it is now incumbent on my humble self Senator Abubakar Kyari as a Deputy National Chairman, North to assume the office of the acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“And subsequently also, the Deputy National Secretary, Festus, Fuantar will now assume the office of the acting National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“And with this recent developments in the change of leadership, I will like to inform everybody here that the proposed National Caucus meeting slated for Tuesday, the 18th of July 2023 and the National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) slated for Wednesday night in July 2023 are hereby postponed.

“And this postponement will not be indefinite but a new date will be communicated in the near future.”

Mr. Kyari who refused to be dragged into making statements about the allegations of impropriety leveled against Mr. Adamu and Mr. Omisore said, “At this point, the individuals have resigned voluntarily and that is what is available at this moment. Reasons for resignations will be made available to you in the near future.”

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