Following the demise of the state’s entire Social Democratic Party (SDP) into the African Democratic Congress (ADC), former governor Nasir El-Rufai praised what he termed “a spirit of unity and foresight.”
At a high-level coalition meeting, he described the development as a “major realignment” in the state’s political landscape.
The meeting was presided over by El-Rufai, who brought together key stakeholders and political leaders across party lines, according to a statement from the coalition’s Publicity Secretary, Darius Kurah.
During a strategic coalition meeting on Saturday, August 23, 2025, the statement partially read, “The entire Social Democratic Party (SDP), Kaduna State chapter, has officially collapsed into the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The statement further stated that members of the SDP State Working Committee, former commissioners, political stakeholders, and representatives from the PDP were among those present at the historic gathering, which was led by El-Rufai.
El-Rufai, who is widely regarded as one of the most powerful political figures in the North, praised the merger as a bold move to establish a formidable front ahead of upcoming political contests.
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“I have to applaud the bravery, wisdom, and foresight shown here today. He claimed that what we are seeing is more than just a coalition of party structures.
According to him, political leaders must put aside narrow interests and work together for the common good before Kaduna State can achieve progressive governance and inclusive development.
He continued, “We will sustain us tomorrow because of the spirit of unity that has brought us here today.” Politics should not be about division; it should be about providing our citizens with collective service. We must keep forming this coalition and offer a credible, people-centered, and truly progressive alternative to the people of Kaduna State.
The North-West ADC Vice Chairman, on his part, applauded the SDP’s leadership for “putting the people first” and supporting a larger political platform.
“Kaduna politics have a new dawn,” the statement read. The SDP leadership’s courage to align with the ADC demonstrates a vision and commitment to offer our citizens credible alternatives. We are gathering not just to bolster politics, but to rekindle confidence in the government, Sani said.
In accordance with Patrick Ambut, the leader of the Kaduna State ADC, who formally welcomed the defectors into “the ADC family,” promising that the new members would be fully integrated into the party’s structures and activities.
El-Rufai’s claim that its entire structure had collapsed into the ADC has been quickly refuted by the Social Democratic Party’s Kaduna State chapter.
El-Rufai’s claim was “spurious, misleading, and politically mischievous,” the SDP claimed in a statement signed by its State Chairman, Adamu Idris, on Monday in Kaduna.
He claimed that the SDP remained in Kaduna and had no intention of dissolving into the coalition led by the former governor, contrary to El-Rufai’s claim.
The former governor was charged by the SDP chairman with trying to create division within the organization for political gain.
He claimed that “His brief but significant stay in our party was marked by division and crisis.” Peace has returned since his departure, and the party has been positioned for avowed opposition politics.
The SDP is “committed to democracy, good governance, and the protection of the Nigerian people’s true interests. We won’t allow our vision to be stifled by the antics of individuals with storied track records.  ,
Source: Channels TV
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