Less than three weeks after former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, left the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the party’s North-West zone has denied recognizing him as a member.
The North West Assistant Secretary, Idris Inuwa, who asserted in a statement in Kaduna, said the ward and state chapter of SDP has no membership record of El-Rufai.
“It has come to our notice that certain individuals, including Nasir El-Rufai, are being rumoured to have joined the SDP. However, neither the chairman of Kaduna North Local Government in Kaduna State nor the leadership of Unguwar Sarki ward has any record of these memberships,” he stated.
Inuwa, therefore, urged El-Rufai and other prospective members to adhere to the proper membership process of joining the SDP.
“We advise him and any other interested individuals to follow the proper procedures if they wish to officially become members of the party.
The North-West Zonal Assistant Secretary also kicked against the dissolution of the Kaduna State working committee of the SDP by the party’s National working committee.
“While we recognize the growing interest of individuals and groups in joining the SDP, we emphasise that there are well-defined guidelines and constitutional provisions governing membership admission. Kaduna State chapter of SDP remains open and welcomes all prospective members who adhere to established procedures.”
It would be recalled that El-Rufai had on March 10, 2025, resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress and defected to the Social Democratic Party.
In a statement to announce his resignation from the APC, El-Rufai said he raised several concerns about the ‘ capricious trajectory ‘ in the ruling party, but the leadership allegedly failed to address them.
Announcing his decision, El-Rufai said he raised several concerns about the “capricious trajectory” in the party but the leadership allegedly failed to address them.