The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that it will not be losing any sleep over the defection of former state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
El-Rufai left the ruling party for the SDP, citing a growing misalignment between his personal values and the current direction of the APC as the main reason behind his decision.
In response to the defection, the Secretary of the Kaduna APC, Yahaya Baba-Pate, said the party remains untroubled by the former governor’s departure.
Baba-Pate emphasized that the party is focused on securing the state for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani in 2027.
Speaking to journalists in Kaduna on Monday, Baba-Pate expressed confidence in the party’s increasing strength in the state, highlighting the steady influx of high-profile politicians joining the APC daily.
He reassured that the party’s fortunes would not be affected by El-Rufai’s exit.
He said, “We are unperturbed by former governor Nasir El-Rufai’s defection to another party. Our primary focus in Kaduna is on how to deliver the state to both President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani in 2027.
“The APC in Kaduna State is growing day by day, judging by the calibre of politicians joining the party daily. So, we are not disturbed by anyone defecting to another party, given our governor’s inclusive governance in the state.
“We are not disturbed, and we are not going to lose any sleep over El-Rufai’s actions. The party in the state is growing stronger than before.”
