SDP’s Nasir El‑Rufai Distances Himself from ADC Coalition Talks.
Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El‑Rufai has publicly rejected involvement in the ADC-led opposition coalition, declaring that decision‑making should not revolve around personalities like Atiku or Obi. The clarification comes amid internal friction over party alignment ahead of the 2027 elections.
Despite having defected from the ruling APC to the SDP in March 2025, El‑Rufai insisted he remains firmly rooted in SDP values and would not compromise on ideological principles just to join alliance talks.
Political analysts suggest El‑Rufai’s stance reflects growing discomfort among some SDP members who feel the ADC coalition is evolving into a vehicle for Atiku and Obi, rather than a broad‑based movement.
Observers say the split signals deeper fractures within the opposition landscape, complicating efforts to build a unified front against the APC in 2027—especially as defections and leadership disputes intensify.
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