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Ex-Abacha’s CSO, Hamza Al-Mustapha Joins SDP

Ex-Abacha’s CSO, Hamza Al-Mustapha Joins SDP
  • PublishedMarch 13, 2025

Major Dr. Hamza Al-Mustapha, the ex- Chief Security Officer to former military ruler General Sani Abacha has officially joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

Accompanied by his team, Al-Mustapha arrived at the SDP headquarters in Abuja, where he was warmly received by party leaders and supporters.

He said his move to the party signals his commitment to leadership based on justice, security, and progress.

His defection comes days after former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufa’i moved to the SDP.

El-Rufa’i has said that they would move against the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration during the 2027 polls.

He was known as one of Abacha’s closest associates during the military regime.