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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).

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  • 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.
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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.

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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.”

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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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