Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has applauded what he described as a spirit of unity and foresight, following the collapse of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) structure in Kaduna State into the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The latest defection is described as a significant realignment in Kaduna’s political landscape, which was formalised at a high-level coalition meeting convened on Saturday in Kaduna.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the coalition’s Publicity Secretary, Darius Kurah, the gathering was presided over by El-Rufai and brought together key stakeholders and political leaders across party lines.
In his remarks, El-Rufai hailed the decision as a bold step towards building a formidable front ahead of future elections.
“I must commend the courage, wisdom and foresight demonstrated here today. What we are witnessing is not just an alliance of party structures, but a unity of purpose,” the former Governor said.
He stressed that Kaduna State could only achieve inclusive development when leaders placed collective interests above personal ambitions.
“The spirit of unity that has brought us here today is what will sustain us tomorrow. Politics should not be about division but about collective service to our people. We must continue to consolidate this coalition and provide the people of Kaduna State with an alternative that is credible, people-centred and truly progressive,” El-Rufai added.
ADC Leaders Welcome Defectors
ADC Vice Chairman (North West), Ja’afar Mohammed Sani, praised the SDP leadership for “putting the people first” and choosing a broader political platform.
“This is a new dawn for Kaduna politics. The courage of the SDP leadership to align with the ADC shows vision and determination to provide credible alternatives to our people. We are not just gathering for the sake of politics, but to restore hope and confidence in governance,” he said.
Similarly, ADC State Chairman, Elder Patrick Ambut, assured the defectors that they would be fully integrated into the party’s structures.
“This is not about old or new members. From today, we are one family with a shared destiny. Everyone will have a role to play as we prepare for the challenges ahead,” he declared.
ADC leader in Kaduna, Mallam Bashir Saidu, emphasised that the coalition was more than a merger of party structures.
“This is a convergence of ideologies committed to service, transparency and development. We are building a platform that reflects the true aspirations of the people,” he said.
One of the key resolutions of the meeting was the constitution of a Membership Registration Committee by the ADC National Working Committee.
According to the statement, the committee will work with the state, local government and ward structures to begin fresh membership registration and revalidation across Kaduna State.
Kurah explained that the exercise was aimed at strengthening the ADC’s grassroots base and ensuring organisational readiness ahead of upcoming elections.
“The revalidation exercise will not only consolidate the merger but also position the ADC as a strong, united and people-driven party in Kaduna State,” the statement said.
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