The immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that he left the ruling All Progressives Congress with the knowledge o...
The immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that he left the ruling All Progressives Congress with the knowledge of former President Muhammad Buhari.
Daily Struggle reports that El-Rufai, a founding member of the ruling party, defected to the Social Democratic Party on Monday, citing an unhealthy situation in the party.
Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa service on Wednesday, the former governor said he had a discussion with Buhari about his decision to leave the APC and his plan to join the SDP.
He said, “I left the APC with his full knowledge. I visited him on a Friday and informed him of my decision to leave the party, because I involve and consult with him on all my matters.”
Asked if he had any political godfather, El-Rufai said, “I have those I consult with in everything I do. I inform them of anything I intend to do, and when they demand that I keep off, I do. My first godfather is Muhammadu Buhari. For the rest, I will not mention them because if I do, they’ll be pressured.”
Speaking further, the former governor stated that he had no regret supporting President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election, but was surprised at his actions.
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