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Political Earthquake: El-Rufai Expelled, Gets 30-Year SDP Ban in Stunning Move
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and barred him from associating with the party in any form for the next 30 years.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The party’s leadership accused El-Rufai of impersonating a member of the SDP, falsifying documents, manipulating internal processes, and engaging in actions aimed at destabilising the party. His conduct, the party said, not only violated the SDP’s constitution but also threatened its unity and ideological foundation.
The expulsion was announced in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Araba Aiyenigba, following what was described as a comprehensive investigation into El-Rufai’s controversial claims of SDP membership and his alleged “backdoor political activities.”
According to the party, El-Rufai never registered at the ward level as stipulated by its constitution, yet publicly declared on social media that he had joined the SDP. He allegedly forged membership documents and posed for photographs with suspended party leaders to lend credibility to the false claim.
“In line with the SDP Constitution, our guiding principles, and the Electoral Act, the NWC thoroughly deliberated on the status of Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai who has, in recent months, paraded himself as a party member, even though the Kaduna State chapter made it clear that he never joined the party,” the statement said.
Initially, the party said it gave El-Rufai the benefit of the doubt due to his seniority and past roles in public service. But upon further scrutiny, it became evident that his actions constituted deliberate impersonation.
“El-Rufai did not register at his ward, Unguwar Sarki, Kaduna North LGA, despite claiming to have joined the party. Instead, he manufactured a membership register, falsely listing himself as ‘001,’ as though no member existed before him,” Aiyenigba added.
The SDP also accused El-Rufai of fraternising with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and attempting to drag the SDP into a political alliance that had not been sanctioned by the party.
“Having confirmed that El-Rufai has publicly declared for the ADC and continues to act contrary to the ethos of the SDP, we have no choice but to expel and excommunicate him,” the party said.
As a result, El-Rufai is banned from identifying with or participating in any SDP-related activity for the next 30 years. The party urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other authorities to note that he is not a registered member.
The party reiterated its commitment to internal democracy and national development, encouraging new members to join the party through legal and transparent processes.
The statement further revealed that El-Rufai had earlier proposed a high-profile reception at the SDP National Secretariat in Abuja to announce his defection but was advised to complete the proper onboarding process at his ward.
Instead, the party said, he chose to “self-register,” fabricate documents, and publicly misrepresent his status in a manner that misled SDP leaders and supporters.
El-Rufai recently announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing irreconcilable differences between his personal convictions and the ruling party’s direction.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has revealed that his push for an opposition coalition was initially rejected by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made the disclosure during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, where he reflected on events following the PDP’s defeat in the 2023 presidential election. According to him, he warned party leaders after the election that the PDP could struggle politically without forming alliances with other opposition forces. “To be honest, I was one of the major initiators of this coalition. After the PDP lost the last election, I told the party clearly that I did not see a future for the PDP without a coalition,” he said. Atiku said his advice was rejected at the time, despite his conviction that Nigeria’s political history had shown the importance of alliances. “They disagreed with me then. I have studied Nigeria’s political transition over the years and saw how previous alliances worked, so it was not difficult for me to foresee this,” he stated. The former vice president added that his support for coalition politics was also influenced by his desire to encourage the emergence of younger leaders he believes are vital to Nigeria’s future. “I saw some of these younger politicians as the future leaders of this country, and I felt it was my duty to point that out,” he said. However, Atiku claimed the resistance he encountered within the party was driven more by personal feelings than by disagreement over the substance of his proposal. “They disagreed with me simply because they did not want to see my face, not because of what I was suggesting,” he said. Atiku added that recent political developments have now vindicated his position on the need for a broad opposition alliance ahead of future elections.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will first pursue a consensus arrangement before considering a primary election for its 2027 presidential ticket.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made this known during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday while discussing the party’s leadership and strategy ahead of the next general election.
He said he is open to backing a consensus candidate if that becomes the party’s collective decision, stressing that such support should not be interpreted as stepping aside.
“It is not about stepping aside, but whether I am willing to support, and yes, I will,” Atiku said.
According to him, the ADC’s first priority is to build internal unity and reach an agreement among stakeholders before considering a competitive primary process.
“Our first option will be to work out a consensus. If that doesn’t happen, then of course we will explore other options. And yes, I will support whoever eventually emerges,” he stated.
Atiku also expressed confidence in the political experience within the party, saying he believes a consensus is achievable and may make a full-scale primary contest unnecessary.
“That remains our preferred path. We will go for primaries if consensus fails, but I honestly do not expect it to get to that stage because we are dealing with mature and experienced politicians,” he added.
His comments come amid growing political consultations and coalition talks as parties begin to position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has significantly strengthened his chances of winning the 2027 presidential election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday. Speaking on what makes his latest presidential bid different from previous attempts, Atiku said the ADC coalition brings together key political figures from across major parties, including the APC, PDP and Labour Party. He described the alliance as a broader and more strategic political arrangement ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, the coalition has created a stronger platform that improves his prospects. “Now, we have a broader coalition — a combination of APC, PDP and LP — which gives me a better chance of becoming president in 2027,” he said. Atiku also noted that the coalition reflects both experience and generational inclusion, which he said shows a clear succession plan. “You see people of my generation, and you see younger people coming behind us, so you can clearly see a succession pattern,” he added. Meanwhile, Atiku described former President Goodluck Jonathan as a decent but inexperienced leader. According to him, Jonathan’s lack of experience contributed to shortcomings in governance and played a role in his defeat in the 2015 presidential election. “I know Goodluck Jonathan very well. He is a decent young man, but he was also inexperienced, and that contributed to his failure in managing the affairs of the country,” Atiku said. He made the remarks while stressing the need for experienced and capable leadership in Nigeria.
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