Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, a former Kaduna State Governor, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Subsequently, he announced the Social Democratic Party (SDP) as his new party.
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.
He added that his decision to part ways with the APC was due to growing concerns about governance and internal party dynamics.
“At this point in my political journey, I must seek another political platform for the pursuit of the progressive values I cherish,” he said.
Announcing his move to the SDP, El-Rufai expressed gratitude to his mentors, colleagues, and supporters, reaffirming his commitment to advancing democratic principles.
“As a member of the SDP, I am committed to fostering a unified democratic platform to challenge the APC in upcoming elections.
