Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, representative for Kaduna North Federal Constituency, has left the All Progressives Congress to join the African Democratic Congress. He confirmed the defection in a post on his X account, stating he will contest re-election under the ADC banner. Mr El-Rufai is the son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai. Two other representatives from Kaduna State also switched from the APC to the ADC alongside him. The names of the two other lawmakers were not disclosed in the statement. No reason was given for the defection. The move comes ahead of the next general elections, though the specific timeline for nomination and polling was not mentioned. The ADC has not issued an official statement confirming the new membership of the lawmakers. Mr El-Rufai remains in office as he serves under the current legislative term. His previous party, the APC, has not commented on the development.
A lawmaker whose political standing benefits from his father's former governorship is now backing a smaller party after years in the ruling APC. His decision to seek re-election under the ADC, a party with limited national presence, risks splitting votes in Kaduna North. The two unnamed Kaduna lawmakers joining him may face similar electoral uncertainty. This shift offers no clarity on policy or platform, only a change in label.
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