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Ex-Governor El-Rufai Banished! SDP Hands Down Unprecedented 30-Year Boot
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, banning him from any affiliation with the party for 30 years, citing gross misconduct, false claims of membership, and attempts to destabilise the party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the SDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, following a resolution of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) after a comprehensive investigation.
According to Aiyenigba, El-Rufai never properly registered with the party at the ward level, a constitutional requirement, but went ahead to falsely claim SDP membership publicly. He allegedly forged documents and staged photographs with suspended party leaders to lend credibility to the claim.
The party accused the former governor of misinformation, inducement, and manipulation—actions that reportedly stoked internal strife and undermined the SDP’s ideological coherence.
“Despite never completing the registration process at his ward in Kaduna, El-Rufai posted on social media that he had joined the SDP, leading to a wave of congratulations and a letter of support that he solicited,” the statement said.
Further investigations confirmed that El-Rufai had also declared support for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), even while attempting to pull the SDP into a coalition without approval—an act the party considered deceitful and divisive.
In response, the SDP declared El-Rufai excommunicated from the party, prohibiting him from using its name, symbols, or engaging in any of its affairs nationwide or globally for the next three decades.
The NWC also reaffirmed that he forged his own membership records, dubbing himself “Number 001” in the SDP’s ward register in Unguwar Sarki, Kaduna North, despite updated official records proving otherwise.
The statement also referenced El-Rufai’s controversial past as governor, alleging his administration’s suppression of the SDP in Kaduna, further casting doubt on his sudden interest in the party.
He had reportedly sought a grand welcome ceremony at the party’s national headquarters, which the leadership denied, advising him instead to follow the proper registration process—a step he allegedly ignored.
The NWC warned that El-Rufai had been trading with the party’s name in forums and political transactions, and accused him of sponsoring dissent within the party, including an attempted illegal National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on July 25, 2025.
“His actions demonstrate a pattern of deception and political opportunism,” the statement read, adding that El-Rufai’s expulsion is in accordance with Articles 19.1, 19.3(i), and 19.5 of the SDP Constitution (2022, as amended).
The SDP formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other relevant authorities that El-Rufai is not and cannot be recognised as a member of the SDP until July 28, 2055.
Reaffirming its commitment to principled opposition and ideological clarity, the party urged Nigerians interested in joining the SDP to follow lawful procedures and uphold its core values.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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