BREAKING: El-Rufai dumps APC, joins SDP

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing a decline in democratic values within the party. He has now joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

According to reliable news sources, El-Rufai submitted his resignation letter to his ward in Kaduna on Monday, expressing disappointment over the APC’s direction in recent years.

“I have diligently served the APC and contributed to its success as a political platform. However, recent developments have confirmed a troubling disregard for democratic principles and progressive values that I hold dear,” he stated.

As a founding member of the APC, El-Rufai played a key role in the party’s victories in the 2015, 2019, and 2023 elections. Reflecting on his tenure as governor, he highlighted his administration’s focus on human development, education, healthcare, infrastructure, job creation, and investment.

Despite his contributions, he said he could no longer remain in the party due to concerns over governance and internal party affairs.

“At this point in my political journey, I must seek another platform to uphold the progressive values I cherish,” he said.

Announcing his move to the SDP, El-Rufai reaffirmed his commitment to democratic principles and called on Nigerians who share his vision to join him in strengthening the party as a viable alternative.

“As a member of the SDP, I am committed to fostering a unified democratic platform to challenge the APC in upcoming elections,” he declared.