Former kaduna state Governo, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has decamped from the All Progressive Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party SDP.
In a post he shared on X, El- Rufai wrote, “At this point in my political journey, I have come to the conclusion that I must seek another political platform for the pursuit of the progressive values I cherish. I have now decided to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP).”
El-Rufai, in a resignation letter submitted on Monday to his ward in Kaduna State, cited irreconcilable differences with the ruling party’s leadership, after which, expressed disappointment with the party’s trajectory in recent years
“I have diligently served the APC and made my contributions to its viability as a political platform,” he stated. “However, developments in the last two years have confirmed a troubling disregard for democratic principles and progressive values that I hold dear.
The former APC chieftain was founding member of the party and played a key role in securing electoral victories for the party in 2015, 2019, and 2023.
El-Rufai, while reflecting on his tenure as Kaduna governor, highlighted his administration’s focus on human development, education, healthcare, infrastructure, job creation, and investment
