El-Rufai’s Son, Two Other Reps Join ADC
Bello El-Rufai, the son of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has dumped the All Progressives Congress for the African Democratic Congress.
El-Rufai, a member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, announced his resignation on Thursday.
Three other lawmakers also switched political parties, joining either the ADC or the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
They include Umar Ajilo, representing Kudan/Makarfi Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, and Suleiman Richifa, representing Soba Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, who left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ADC.
Chinedu Obika, representing AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency of the Federal Capital Territory, also defected from the APC to the NDC.
In a statement on his official Facebook page, El-Rufai said he would be seeking reelection under the ADC.
He wrote, “I am now a member of the ADC, and I will be seeking re‑election to continue representing the good people of Kaduna North Federal Constituency on this platform.
“I am joined in this new chapter by our respected elder, Hon. Engr. Suleiman Richifa, representing Soba, and my dear brother, Hon. Umar Ajilo, representing Makarfi/Kudan, both defected from their previous parties to the African Democratic Congress. Together, we are building a home for progressive, people‑focused service.
“This decision was not taken lightly. As a proud son of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, I am guided by courage, conviction, and the unshakable belief that our people deserve the very best. To the people of Kaduna North: our work continues, and it will not stop. We will never compromise on delivering quality representation. There is still so much to do.”
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
