By Ologeh Joseph Chibu
Former Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje and spokesperson for the ninth Senate, Senator Ajibola Basiru have emerged as the new leaders of the ruling All Progressive Congress, (APC).
On Thursday the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Abdullahi Adamu and former National Secretary, Iyiola Omisore were officially replaced.
President Bola Tinubu was at the venue of the National Executive Committee, NEC meeting on Thursday at Transcorp Hilton.
Both Ganduje and Bashiru are close allies of President Tinubu.
Security officials accompanied the President as he arrived at the Congress Hall.
Supporters of Ganduje and Basiru broke into cheers and jubilation upon the announcement of their appointment.
Among the dignitaries that arrived early for the NEC meeting were Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello; former governor of Osun State and pioneer chairman of APC, Chief Bisi Akande; acting National Chairman of the party, Senator Abubakar Kyari; former Governor of Kano State, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje and Spokesperson for the ninth Senate, Senator Ajibola Basiru.