Former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has resigned from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
El-Rufai announced his exit in a letter dated November 26, 2025, addressed to the SDP Chairman of Ungwan Sarki Ward, noting that the decision was effective immediately. He stated his commitment to building “a stronger, unified political platform for Nigerians.”
Shortly after his resignation, El-Rufai visited the ADC office in Ungwan Sarki Ward, Kaduna, where he was officially registered and issued a party membership card. He also serves as the party’s Deputy National Leader for the North-West.
The ADC leadership has stressed that only individuals with proven integrity and corruption-free records will be cleared to contest elections or hold public office under its platform. El-Rufai has vowed to unseat the ruling APC in the 2027 elections, accusing the SDP of allowing government-backed interference that undermined negotiations.
