El-Rufai Leaves APC, Joins SDP in Surprise Move
By Adamu Aliyu Aliyu/ABUJA//
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 allies.
His defection has fueled speculation about his political future, including a possible presidential bid in 2027. The move is already reshaping political alignments, with APC leaders assessing its impact while SDP members welcome his arrival.
El-Rufai’s switch marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape, setting the stage for potential realignments ahead of the next general election.
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