Ex-Kaduna Governor El-Rufai Dumps APC, Joins SDP

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP).  

Sources close to El-Rufai cite longstanding grievances and ideological differences with the APC. “I can no longer align myself with a party that has strayed from its founding principles,” he reportedly told his allies.

His defection to the SDP has sparked speculation about his political future, including a possible presidential bid in 2027. The development is already influencing political realignments.

APC leaders are assessing the impact of his exit, while SDP members have welcomed the move. El-Rufai’s defection marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape.

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