Nasir el-Rufai, former Kaduna State governor, resigns from the APC, citing internal issues with party leadership. El-Rufai pledges to unite opposition parties under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to challenge the APC in future elections. He calls on supporters to join his political movement for a unified democratic platform.
Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), criticizing the party’s leadership and accusing them of failing to address internal issues. In a statement issued on Monday, el-Rufai expressed disappointment in the APC’s direction over the past two years, asserting that the leadership no longer aligned with the values that once defined the party.
El-Rufai, who governed Kaduna State from 2015 to 2023, revealed that despite raising concerns about the party’s leadership, no effort was made to resolve the issues. He emphasized his decision to move forward with the Social Democratic Party (SDP), a political platform he believes will serve as a viable alternative to the APC.
The former governor expressed his commitment to uniting opposition leaders across Nigeria under the SDP, to build a unified democratic platform that could challenge the APC in the upcoming 2027 elections. He called on Nigerians who are disillusioned with the current political situation to join the SDP and help create a brighter future for the nation.
El-Rufai’s resignation follows his public criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, particularly after his ministerial nomination was rejected by the Senate. He remains outspoken about his political beliefs, and this latest move signals a more active role in shaping the opposition landscape in Nigeria.
