El-Rufai Dumps APC, Joins SDP Ahead of 2027 Polls
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The high-profile move, announced at a Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) event in Washington, D.C., is attributed by El-Rufai to a growing divergence between his values and the APC's current orientation.
This departure injects significant weight into the opposition landscape as Nigeria gears up for the 2027 presidential contest. Political analysts are framing El-Rufai's shift as part of a broader ideological realignment within the country's political sphere, potentially granting the SDP fresh credibility and renewed momentum.
El-Rufai's defection also highlights existing internal tensions within the APC and has drawn criticism from party hardliners. His stated intention is to engage with and persuade other opposition leaders and parties to coalesce under a unified democratic platform to challenge the APC in forthcoming elections.
The full impact of this strategic move will unfold in the coming months as both politicians and voters navigate the evolving dynamics of Nigeria's political party landscape.
I’m Adedayo Obadina
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