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Crisis Brews as El-Rufai, Malami, Al-Mustapha Push for SDP Overhaul
Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, along with former Attorney General Abubakar Malami and ex-Chief Security Officer to late military ruler Sani Abacha, Hamza Al-Mustapha, is reportedly strategizing to reshape the Social Democratic Party (SDP) after their recent departure from the All Progressives Congress (APC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Sources revealed that the trio is uncomfortable with the SDP’s association with the late Chief Moshood Abiola (MKO), who won the annulled 1993 presidential election, arguing that the party’s ideology is excessively socialist. They aim to change the party’s name, logo, and constitution to distance it from Abiola’s legacy.
There is mounting resistance within the SDP as members perceive the move as an attempt to undermine the party’s foundational principles. Party loyalists are particularly concerned that this overhaul might erase SDP’s ideological heritage, which is deeply rooted in the legacy of the 1993 presidential election.
Additionally, controversy surrounds El-Rufai’s entry into the party, as he reportedly bypassed the conventional registration process. Instead of joining through his ward, El-Rufai allegedly submitted only his resignation from the APC to the SDP’s national secretariat and declared himself a member.
Despite not completing the required registration, El-Rufai is said to be making significant moves, including pushing for constitutional changes and dissolving the party’s state executive structure in Kaduna. These actions have fueled tension among SDP members, who are questioning the legality of his influence within the party.
The situation remains volatile, as long-time members resist what they describe as an aggressive takeover of the party’s structure and ideology by the former APC stalwarts.
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Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has advised the House of Representatives member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Leke Abejide, to remain in his party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Gbajabiamila made the remark during a birthday celebration organised in honour of Abejide, according to reports.
He noted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) was pleased with the lawmaker’s activities within the ADC, adding that his presence was creating internal tensions in the opposition party.
The Chief of Staff also urged Abejide to disregard calls from APC members, including former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, who had reportedly encouraged him to defect to the ruling party.
“Don’t come to APC. Stay in ADC and scatter them. We like what you’re doing. Don’t mind former governor Yahaya Bello, who said you should join APC. No, no, no, stay in ADC and win your election. Also, bring Bala Gombe, and we’ll support him. Good luck in court,” he was quoted as saying.
Meanwhile, fresh tension has emerged within the African Democratic Congress as factional leader Nafiu Bala accused former national chairman Ralph Nwosu of misrepresenting the purpose of a recent party event.
Bala, speaking in an interview on AIT on Monday, said he was invited to what he believed was a routine meeting to welcome new members but later discovered it was used to announce a new leadership structure led by David Mark.
He explained that he only realised the full agenda after proceedings had begun, adding that the event also featured Nwosu stepping down while unveiling new party executives.
According to him, the development has deepened existing internal disputes within the party, especially with the appointment of David Mark and others into key leadership positions during the gathering.
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun East Senatorial District have reportedly endorsed Governor Dapo Abiodun as their preferred candidate for the 2027 senatorial election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to reports, the decision was taken on Monday during a large political gathering held at Adeola Odutola Hall in Ijebu-Ode, which attracted party stakeholders and grassroots representatives from across the district.
A statement from the governor’s media office indicated that the meeting was widely attended by key APC figures, including members of the Governor’s Advisory Council, former and serving local government chairmen, councillors from all wards, as well as current and former lawmakers at both state and national levels. Women leaders, youth groups, and other stakeholders were also present.
Party leaders at the event expressed confidence in Abiodun’s capacity to represent Ogun East effectively at the National Assembly, describing his leadership record as a key factor in their decision.
They also resolved to formally communicate the endorsement to the governor and begin mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle.
The Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, noted that the governor’s performance in office and his role in fostering unity within the party were central to the decision to support his senatorial ambition.
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