LONDON, UK — Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of Kano State, has celebrated a significant family milestone following the academic success of his daughter, Fatima Ganduje-Ajimobi, at King’s College London.
The former governor was in attendance at the prestigious institution’s graduation ceremony held this week in the United Kingdom. Images from the event, which circulated on Friday, January 23, 2026, showed Dr. Ganduje alongside his wife, Professor Hafsat Ganduje, as they joined their daughter to mark the completion of her postgraduate studies.
Fatima Ganduje-Ajimobi, who is married to Idris Ajimobi—the son of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi—was seen in her academic regalia posing with her parents and husband in a series of commemorative photographs.
The gathering served as a rare private moment for the Ganduje family, who have remained at the center of Nigeria’s political discourse. Dr. Ganduje, a prominent figure in the ruling party, appeared in high spirits throughout the ceremony, which took place amidst the institution’s January 2026 graduation window.
The event highlights the ongoing trend of children of Nigeria’s political elite seeking advanced education at top-tier global universities. King’s College London, part of the “Golden Triangle” of UK research universities, has long been a favored destination for international students from across the Commonwealth.
While Dr. Ganduje continues to navigate the complexities of the 2027 political realignments and internal party dynamics in Nigeria, the London visit offered a temporary respite from the demands of the national political stage. As of Saturday, January 24, 2026, the family is expected to return to Nigeria to resume official engagements.
