The Kaduna chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has delivered a sharp rebuke to former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, effectively denying his purported membership.
In a move that underscores the party’s insistence on internal protocol, the SDP’s Northwest Assistant National Secretary, Idris Inuwa, publicly dismissed El-Rufai’s claims, stating that the former APC stalwart has failed to adhere to established enrollment procedures.
This declaration casts serious doubt on El-Rufai’s narrative of a value-driven departure from the ruling party, and instead paints a picture of a politician facing significant hurdles in his attempt to reposition himself. Inuwa’s pointed advisory, demanding El-Rufai and his allies “follow proper procedures,” signals a clear message: the SDP will not be a pawn in El-Rufai’s political maneuvering.
This public disavowal raises questions about the political calculations behind El-Rufai’s supposed defection, and whether it represents a miscalculation of the SDP’s resolve.
