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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
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El-Rufai cited irreconcilable differences with the APC leadership, expressing disappointment with the party’s trajectory in recent years.
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He announced his decision to join the SDP, reaffirming his commitment to advancing democratic principles and urging Nigerians to join him in building the party as a viable alternative.
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), citing irreconcilable differences with the APC leadership.
In a resignation letter submitted to his ward in Kaduna State, El-Rufai expressed disappointment with the APC’s trajectory in recent years.
“I have diligently served the APC and made my contributions to its viability as a political platform.
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“However, developments in the last two years have confirmed a troubling disregard for democratic principles and progressive values that I hold dear.”He stated.
El-Rufai, a founding member of the APC, played a key role in securing electoral victories for the party in 2015, 2019, and 2023.
He said his administration’s focus on human development, education, healthcare, infrastructure, job creation, and investment during his tenure as Kaduna governor.
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Announcing his move to the SDP, El-Rufai expressed gratitude to his mentors, colleagues, and supporters, reaffirming his commitment to advancing democratic principles.
“As a member of the SDP, I am committed to fostering a unified democratic platform to challenge the APC in upcoming elections,” he declared.
He urged Nigerians who share his concerns about the country’s future to join him in building the SDP as a viable alternative.
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