In a move that sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared his allegiance to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
Sources close to El-Rufai hinted at months of discontent within the ruling party, citing unresolved grievances and ideological differences. “I can no longer align myself with a party that has strayed from its founding principles,” he reportedly told close allies.
His defection to the SDP ignited intense speculation about his political ambitions. Could he be eyeing a presidential bid in 2027? The move is already reshaping alliances, with key political figures weighing their next steps.
Meanwhile, APC leaders scrambled to contain the fallout, while SDP members celebrated the high-profile addition. As Nigeria’s political chessboard shifts once again, one thing is certain—El-Rufai’s move is just the beginning of a larger power play.
