FLASHBACK: Three Years Ago, El-Rufai Vowed To ‘Remain In APC Till He Died’
Three years ago, former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, made a bold declaration of lifelong loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a live media chat broadcast across Kaduna-based radio stations, El-Rufai dismissed speculations of his defection, asserting that the party was like his own child.
“I am one of the 37 people that formed the nucleus of the APC. The moment I leave APC, then I have quit politics altogether,” he vowed.
The former governor also addressed rumours regarding the removal of the APC flag from his official air jordan 4 military blue 2024 car, explaining that it was standard practice to lower or cover flags at 6 pm.
He dismissed allegations of political manoeuvring, stating, “They said I wanted to be president, then running mate, then DG Campaign. Now they say I want to defect. All lies.”
Fast forward to March 10, 2025, El-Rufai has now formally parted ways with the APC.
In a statement posted on his verified Facebook page, he announced his resignation air jordan 1 low og florida gators pe from the ruling party and his defection to the opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP).
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Reflecting on his decision, El-Rufai claimed Air Jordan XXX Revealed the APC had abandoned its founding principles. “I did not leave the party; the party left me,” he remarked in a recent interview.
He criticised the current APC leadership for sidelining progressive values and treating members with contempt.
His departure comes after years of vocal discontent Nike KD 15 Colorways + Release Dates , IetpShops , nike sb good skating pants with the party’s direction, despite being a key figure in securing victories for the APC in 2015, 2019, and 2023.
El-Rufai, once a staunch advocate of the party, is now rallying opposition forces under the SDP to challenge the APC in future elections.
For a man who once vowed never to leave the APC, his latest move is a stark contrast to his earlier declarations, proving once again that in Nigerian politics, nothing is ever set in stone.
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