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Nigeria: El-Rufai's Inordinate Ambition That's Destined to Fail Made Him Leave APC - Presidency

Nasir El-Rufai has officially left the All Progressives Congress and joined the Social Democratic Party as of March 10, 2025.
El-Rufai stated, I have come to the conclusion that I must seek another political platform for the pursuit of the progressive values I cherish.
Political analysts suggest that El-Rufai's departure from the APC could influence the dynamics of the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.

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Nigeria: El-Rufai's Inordinate Ambition That's Destined to Fail Made Him Leave APC - Presidency

The presidency, yesterday, said former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai's inordinate ambition was the reason he left the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP), stressing that his excessive motivations are doomed to fail.

25 days ago·South Africa

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Daily Trust

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NIGERIA DAILY: What The Current Political Shakeups Mean For The 2027 Election - Daily Trust

Download Here: Nigeria’s political landscape is undergoing a major shift as top politicians, including Nasir El-Rufai, defect and form new alliances ahead of the 2027 elections. With political heavyweights like Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and Rabiu Kwankwaso holding meetings, speculations are ripe about further defections and realignments. NIGERIA DAILY: Must Muslims Fast Under The Scorching Sun? THE BEARING: How Nigerian Women Are Breaking Gende…

25 days ago

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Punch Newspapers

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Defection to SDP: Presidency, APC knock El-Rufai, dismiss threat to unseat Tinubu

The Presidency and the ruling All Progressives Congress, on Monday, dismissed moves by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to galvanise opposition figures towards unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. They accused El-Rufai of being driven by “an inordinate ambition that is destined to fail” in his defection to the Social Democratic Party.

26 days ago

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Premium Times Nigeria

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BREAKING: El-Rufai quits APC, joins another party

Mr El-Rufai says he will rally other opposition leaders across the country to join his new party to challenge the APC in all elections and bye-elections between now and 2027. The post BREAKING: El-Rufai quits APC, joins another party appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

26 days ago·Abuja, Nigeria

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Pulse Nigeria

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Former Kaduna Governor El-Rufai dumps APC for SDP as war with Tinubu brews

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially left the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP). El-Rufai made the announcement on Monday via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, stating that his decision was based on the need to pursue his political ideals on a different platform. "At this point in my political journey, I have come to the conclusion that I must seek another political platf…

26 days ago·Nigeria

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Dateline Nigeria

I am not leaving APC for SDP, Gov. Alia says

Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue says he will not dump the All Progressive Congress (APC) for the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Alia dispelled the rumours of his defection in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, on Wednesday in Makurdi. The governor said that he had never contemplated leaving the party that … The post I am not leaving APC for SDP, Gov. Alia says appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

24 days ago

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