{"id":4665,"date":"2025-03-10T11:14:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T11:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/?p=4665"},"modified":"2025-03-10T11:14:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T11:14:51","slug":"el-rufai-dumps-apc-joins-new-political-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/2025\/03\/10\/el-rufai-dumps-apc-joins-new-political-party\/","title":{"rendered":"El-Rufai Dumps APC, Joins New Political Party"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), citing irreconcilable differences with the ruling party\u2019s leadership.<\/h3>\n

In a resignation letter submitted to his ward in Kaduna State on Monday, El-Rufai expressed disappointment with the APC\u2019s trajectory in recent years.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI have diligently served the APC and made my contributions to its viability as a political platform<\/em>,\u201d he stated. \u201cHowever, developments in the last two years have confirmed a troubling disregard for democratic principles and progressive values that I hold dear.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

El-Rufai, a founding member of the APC, played a key role in securing electoral victories for the party in 2015, 2019, and 2023. Reflecting on his tenure as Kaduna governor, he highlighted his administration\u2019s focus on human development, education, healthcare, infrastructure, job creation, and investment.<\/p>\n

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Despite his contributions, he signaled his decision to part ways with the APC due to growing concerns about governance and internal party dynamics.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cAt this point in my political journey, I must seek another political platform to pursue the progressive values I cherish<\/em>,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Announcing his move to the SDP, El-Rufai expressed gratitude to his mentors, colleagues, and supporters and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing democratic principles.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a member of the SDP, I am committed to fostering a unified democratic platform to challenge the APC in upcoming elections<\/em>,\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n

According to The West, El-Rufai urged Nigerians who share his concerns about the country\u2019s future to join him in building the SDP as a viable alternative, emphasizing the need to elevate Nigeria as a beacon of pride for Africa and the Black Race.<\/p>\n

El-Rufai concluded his statement with a call for unity and progress, vowing to dedicate his efforts toward strengthening Nigeria\u2019s democratic landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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