A member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement on Thursday, El-Rufai announced his decision to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) alongside his counterpart representing Kudan/Makarfi Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, Umar Ajilo, who resigned from the People’s Democratic Party.
He wrote, “I am joined in this new chapter by our respected elder, Hon. Engr. Suleiman Richifa, representing Soba, and my dear brother, Hon. Umar Ajilo, representing Makarfi/Kudan, who both defected from their previous parties to the African Democratic Congress. Together, we are building a home for progressive, people‑focused service.”
Three other lawmakers also switched political parties, joining either the ADC or the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)
They include Suleiman Richifa, representing Soba Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, who left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ADC, and Abdulhakeem Ado from Kano State, who left ADC to join NDC.
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According to the statement posted on his official X handle on Thursday, El-Rufai noted that the decision to quit APC was not taken lightly.
The lawmaker further disclosed that he will be contesting his re-election to the House of Representatives on the platform of ADC in the 2027 elections.
He wrote, “In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. A few hours ago, the Rt. Hon. Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas GCON, announced my letter of resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and my formal move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at plenary. I am now a member of the ADC, and I will be seeking re‑election to continue representing the good people of Kaduna North Federal Constituency on this platform.
“This decision was not taken lightly. As a proud son of Mallam Nasir @elrufai, I am guided by courage, conviction, and the unshakable belief that our people deserve the very best. To the people of Kaduna North: our work continues, and it will not stop. We will never compromise on delivering quality representation. There is still so much to do.”
