Former Kaduna Governor Says APC Has Strayed from Its Core Principles
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the party’s departure from its founding ideals and a growing lack of internal democracy.
Why El-Rufai Left APC
In a statement released on Monday, March 10, 2025, El-Rufai explained that his decision came after extensive consultations. He revealed that the APC no longer upholds the values that initially brought him into the party.
“Developments in the last two years confirm that those currently in control of the APC have no interest in addressing the party’s internal challenges,” he said.
As a founding member, El-Rufai expressed disappointment that despite his contributions to the APC’s victories in 2015, 2019, and 2023, the party’s leadership had sidelined him and ignored key concerns.
“The APC has dismantled its structures and disregarded its members over the last two years. This is unacceptable to me,” he added.
El-Rufai Joins SDP for ‘Better Governance’
Announcing his next political move, El-Rufai stated that he would be joining the Social Democratic Party (SDP) as a platform to continue advocating for good governance, national unity, and progressive policies.
“I have now decided to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and adopt it as the platform for our future political engagements and activities,” he declared.
His defection comes amid growing tensions within the APC, with opposition figures already rallying support ahead of the 2027 elections.
What’s Next?
Political analysts believe El-Rufai’s move could shake up the 2027 political landscape, especially if more opposition figures heed his call to challenge the APC under the SDP umbrella.
Stay tuned to NIGPOST for more updates on this developing story.
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