The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has publicly disowned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, declaring that he is neither a member of the party nor authorized to speak on its behalf or represent it.
This disclosure was made on Friday in Kaduna during a press briefing by Inuwa Idris, the SDP Zonal Secretary for the North-West Zone.
“It has come to our attention that Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i has taken it upon himself to appear in various fora including policy dialogues, stakeholder engagements, and even private strategy meetings purporting to speak on behalf of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
“Let this be made unequivocally clear to all: Malam El-Rufa’i is not authorised, mandated, or recognised by the SDP in any capacity to represent its interests, articulate its positions, or speak on its behalf.
”His actions were carried out entirely without the knowledge, consent, or approval of the party’s national leadership-including our dynamic acting National Chairman, Dr Sadiq Umar, among others,” Mr Idris said.
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Mr. Idris asserted that El-Rufai’s name does not appear in any of the SDP’s membership records.
He further stated that El-Rufai has never participated in party activities, nor has he been granted any official appointment or mandate to represent the SDP at any level.
Idris used the briefing to reconfirm the legitimate leadership of the party, specifically naming Umar as National Secretary, Chief Olu Agunloye, and the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo.
He issued a caution to all stakeholders and the general public, advising them to disregard any statements released by Mr. El-Rufai under the SDP’s name. The secretary clarified that the party operates a transparent system for delegation and official communication.
Mr. Idris concluded by explaining that any future interactions, policy discussions, or collaborative efforts involving the SDP must be channeled exclusively through its officially endorsed representatives, whose identities will be provided upon request.
“We pass a vote of no confidence on Malam Nasiru El- Rufa’i.
“We call for the immediate suspension of Dr Umar Ardo from SDP as he is now a known promoter of new political party the ADA, resorting to use of the SDP Platform is the height of desperation and crass display of failure in political brinkmanship.
“Let this serve as a final warning for them: “Desist from your fraudulent activities.
“Any further impersonation or we will be compelled to call for a special committee by the powers of NEC to look into these matters with a view of publishing all the misdeeds across all available platforms.”
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