A wave of defections has swept through the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State following the abrupt resignation of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The exodus began shortly after El-Rufai announced his switch to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), prompting a flurry of resignations from his loyalists within the ruling party. Among them, former commissioners who served under his administration have also severed ties with the APC.
One ex-commissioner expressed frustration with the party’s leadership, citing “hatred and disdain” as driving factors behind the decision to leave. After deep reflection and consultations with key stakeholders, he formally withdrew his membership, returning his registration card and recalling the APC’s past electoral triumphs with a mix of pride and resignation. Another former official, a veteran of the party’s founding merger, lamented the APC’s drift from its original ideals of justice, peace, and unity, declaring that staying aligned with its current form clashed with her core principles. She hinted at further political moves to uphold those values alongside like-minded allies.
Despite the upheaval, the Kaduna APC leadership remains unfazed, brushing off El-Rufai’s departure and the subsequent resignations as inconsequential to its strength. Social media reactions range from shock at the scale of the defections to debates over the APC’s resilience, with some users predicting a domino effect and others dismissing it as a fleeting storm. The defections signal a deepening rift, casting uncertainty over the party’s cohesion in Kaduna as El-Rufai’s influence reverberates beyond his exit.
Wow, I wonder if the party will survive this exodus or come out even stronger! Exciting times ahead!
Do you think the APC in Kaduna will be able to recover from this mass exodus after El-Rufais exit? Lets discuss!
Is it really a mass exodus or just a natural shift in party dynamics? Lets not jump to conclusions too quickly.
I wonder if this mass exodus will ultimately strengthen or weaken the Kaduna APC. Time will tell!
I wonder if this mass exodus will lead to a big shake-up in Kaduna politics or just be a passing storm. What do you all think?
I wonder if this mass exodus will weaken the APC in Kaduna or spark a rejuvenation. Exciting times ahead!