El-Rufai made this known in a statement he personally signed
on Monday, March 10, 2025, while announcing his resignation from the APC.
“Without prejudice to this decision, as a member of the SDP,
I will focus on engaging with and persuading other opposition leaders and
parties to join us and unite under a single democratic platform to challenge
the APC in all elections and bye-elections between now and 2027, by the Grace
of God.
“I, therefore, call on all our supporters and concerned
Nigerians to join us in the SDP as we work towards making Nigeria a beacon of
pride for Africans and the Black Race.”
El-Rufai’s decision follows a series of political consultations,
including visits to former Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola, cleric Pastor
Tunde Bakare, and former President Muhammadu Buhari.
These meetings have fueled speculation about his political
future and possible strategic alliances ahead of the 2027 elections.
Resignation from APC
In his statement, El-Rufai acknowledged his long-standing
contributions to the APC but expressed disappointment with the party’s current
direction.
“Founders naturally feel attached to institutions they
helped build, but pragmatism demands recognition when differences become
irreconcilable. I have diligently served the APC and contributed to its growth,
but the party has since deviated, leaving me stuck in the vision of its
well-meaning founders.
“As a loyal party member, I worked to secure the APC’s
victories in 2015, 2019, and 2023. My tenure as governor of Kaduna State
focused on progressive policies in education, healthcare, infrastructure, job
creation, and investment promotion. However, in the last two years, the APC has
sidelined its structures and treated its members with contempt. This is no
longer acceptable.”
El-Rufai confirmed that he had officially resigned from the
APC, effective immediately, after consulting his mentors, colleagues, and
political loyalists across the country.
“Today, March 10, 2025, I submitted my resignation letter to
my ward in Kaduna. Moving forward, I have decided to adopt the SDP as my
platform for political engagement and activities.”
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