SDP Expels El-Rufai, Bans Ex-Kaduna Gov for 30 Years
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and imposed a 30-year ban on him.
Announcing the decision on Sunday, the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) said the action was in line with its constitution, manifesto, principles, and the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution and Electoral Act regarding a party’s right to determine its membership.
In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, the party warned members against associating with El-Rufai or anyone who does not represent its interest.
“El-Rufai is hereby banished and banned from applying for membership, identifying with the name, insignia, logo, symbol, mark, or any activities, organs, agencies, and institutions of the SDP or donating to, supporting, contributing to, or participating in any affairs of the SDP for a period of 30 years effective from today,” the statement read.
El-Rufai, who left the All Progressives Congress (APC), joined the SDP before becoming a key member of the opposition coalition that recently adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform ahead of the 2027 elections.
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