The Digest:
The Kaduna State Social Democratic Party (SDP) has pushed back against claims by former governor Nasir El-Rufai that its party structures have collapsed into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition. The party's swift rebuttal reinforces its resolve, demonstrating that even amidst political maneuvering, a party's core structure can remain an unbroken branch. The defiance educates us on the internal battles for political legitimacy and forces us to engage with the tension between ambition and institutional loyalty.
Key Points:
- Kaduna SDP debunked claims by former governor Nasir El-Rufai.
- El-Rufai claimed SDP's structures had been dissolved into the ADC.
- The state chairman described the comment as "spurious and false."
- The party insists its structures remain robust and intact.
- The SDP is focused on repositioning itself as a credible opposition.
- The party recalled El-Rufai's brief, disruptive stint with them.
- El-Rufai had announced the dissolution over the weekend.
Sources: Daily Post
