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El-Rufai Dumps SDP, Officially Joins ADC
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has formally resigned from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
- Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has formally resigned from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), picking up his membership card in Kaduna.
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after resigning his membership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
El-Rufai picked up his ADC membership card at the Ungwan Sarki ward in Kaduna, marking his formal entry into the coalition party.
In his resignation letter addressed to the chairman of the SDP, Kaduna State chapter—sighted by journalists—El-Rufai wrote:
“I wish to notify you that I have resigned my membership of the SDP, effective 26 November 2025. My focus remains on making my contributions to strengthening a unified democratic platform to offer a political alternative to the people of Nigeria.”
The ADC, in a post on its official Facebook page, also confirmed his registration, stating:
“Alhamdulillah, Malam Nasir El-Rufai officially registered as an ADC member and picked up his membership card at Unguwar Sarki ward, Kaduna State.”
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El-Rufai’s move has generated political interest nationwide, especially as the ADC positions itself as part of a broader coalition seeking to strengthen opposition structures ahead of future elections.
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