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Idris Inuwa, the northwest assistant national secretary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has stated that former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufai is not officially a member of the party.
El-Rufai’s Exit from APC
On March 10, el-Rufai announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing dissatisfaction with the party’s leadership.
He claimed to have raised concerns about the party’s direction, but after receiving no response, he decided to seek a new political platform that aligns with his values.
Following his announcement, he met with SDP’s national chairman, Shehu Gabam, and other party leaders in Abuja.
SDP official: No record of El-Rufai’s membership
Speaking at a press briefing in Kaduna on Friday, Inuwa stated that el-Rufai has not been registered as a member at the ward or state level.
“We have received reports that Nasir el-Rufai and some others have joined the SDP, but the Kaduna North local government chapter and the Unguwar Sarki ward leadership have no official records confirming this,” Inuwa said.
He stressed that proper registration procedures must be followed by anyone seeking to join the party.
“We advise el-Rufai and others interested in becoming members to adhere to the official membership process,” he added.
Dispute over Kaduna SDP leadership
Inuwa also expressed disapproval of the SDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) decision to dissolve the Kaduna State Working Committee.
“While we appreciate the growing interest in our party, membership must follow the established constitutional process,” he stated.