Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has revealed that he didn’t beg for a ministerial position in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, contrary to popular speculation. In an interview with BBC Hausa, El-Rufai explained that Tinubu actually pleaded with him to join his team, specifically to help achieve his vision for a stable power supply.
This revelation sheds new light on El-Rufai’s decision to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) and join the Social Democratic Party (SDP).El-Rufai’s exit from the APC was reportedly driven by his disappointment with the party’s leadership, which he believes has abandoned its founding principles and prioritizes personal gain over public service.
He also expressed frustration with the party’s neglect of its members and the government’s treatment of the party as a business venture. El-Rufai’s decision to leave the APC was made with the consent of former President Muhammadu Buhari, whom he consulted before making the move [3).El-Rufai’s move to the SDP is seen as a significant development in Nigeria’s political landscape.
As a founding member of the APC, El-Rufai’s departure is a blow to the party’s credibility. His decision to join the SDP, on the other hand, is expected to boost the party’s fortunes and provide a stronger opposition to the APC. With El-Rufai’s influence and experience, the SDP may become a more formidable force in Nigerian politics.
