By Che Rex – Idoma Top Voice, Abuja | Shrine Media Solutions (SMS)
ABUJA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has entered a defining moment following the unexpected resignation of its National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje.
With the position now vacant, attention has turned sharply to the North Central geopolitical zone, where stakeholders are demanding the return of the chairmanship, once held by the region before it shifted to the North West.
In response to this power vacuum, the ruling party has activated a high-powered search committee to identify a suitable replacement—one who embodies experience, political wisdom, and the credibility required to steer the APC toward stability and national victory ahead of the 2027 general elections.
At the top of this list stands one man whose name continues to gain momentum across the political spectrum—Chief Barnabas Andyar Iyorhyer Gemade.
Chief Gemade is widely respected for his impressive record in both the private and public sectors. His career spans several decades of impactful service.
He served as Managing Director of Benue Cement Company, a role that established his reputation as a seasoned technocrat.
Later, he held the office of Minister of Works in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In the legislature, he served two consecutive terms as Senator representing Benue State, where he made significant contributions to national development.
But his most compelling credential lies in his leadership of major political parties. Chief Gemade is one of the few Nigerians to have chaired not just one, but two national political platforms—the Congress for National Conscientiousness (CNC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
His tenure in both parties was marked by stability, growth, and strategic direction, qualities the APC urgently needs at this critical time.
Beyond his official titles, Chief Gemade is known for his deep grassroots influence, particularly in the North Central region. He enjoys broad support across age groups, ethnic lines, and political affiliations.
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His ability to mobilize, negotiate, and build bridges among diverse interests gives him a unique edge in leading a party like the APC, which faces growing pressure to consolidate its internal structures ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Many within the APC believe that selecting Chief Gemade as National Chairman would be a political masterstroke. His emergence would not only stabilize the party internally but also boost its public perception and national appeal.
It would send a strong message that the APC is ready to regroup, reorganize, and reclaim dominance across the country.
The 2027 elections are already casting a shadow over Nigeria’s political landscape, and the APC knows it must position itself strategically to retain power.
The choice of who leads the party at this time is therefore more than symbolic—it is existential. With Chief Gemade, the APC would be anchoring its future on tested leadership, vast political capital, and a legacy of national service.
In these defining times, the APC needs more than a chairman—it needs a unifier, a strategist, and a proven leader. Chief Barnabas Gemade fits this role with precision.
His appointment would represent a return to seasoned leadership and an opportunity to relaunch the APC as a true party of the people, prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
