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 party’s leadership.
In his resignation letter submitted on Monday to his ward in Kaduna State, El-Rufai expressed disappointment with the APC’s direction in recent years.
“I have diligently served the APC and contributed to its growth, but recent developments have shown a disregard for democratic principles and progressive values,” he stated.
A founding member of the APC, El-Rufai played a key role in the party’s victories in 2015, 2019, and 2023. He emphasized his commitment to governance reforms in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and job creation during his tenure as governor.
“Given the current political landscape, I must seek another platform to uphold the progressive values I believe in,” he said, announcing his move to the SDP.
El-Rufai pledged to work towards building a strong democratic alternative and urged Nigerians to join the SDP in reshaping the country’s political future.
