Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has dismissed rumours of defecting from the APC to the PDPEl-Rufai assured the public via his verified X account that legal action would be taken against those spreading the false claimsA close associate of El-Rufai attributed the rumours to “mischief makers,” reiterating his strong ties to the APC and dismissing the claims as unfounded
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has refuted claims that he has defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The ex-governor described the reports as baseless and emphasized his loyalty to the APC.
Former Kaduna governor clears air on defecting from APC
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In a post on his verified X account, formerly known as Twitter, El-Rufai denied the rumours and assured the public that legal action would be taken against the perpetrators.
“Please disregard the patent lies and rumours about my political affiliation. I have referred the lead peddlers of the fake news for further action by my lawyers,” El-Rufai wrote.
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Aide describes claims as mischief
A close associate of El-Rufai also dismissed the claims, attributing them to “mischief makers” attempting to tarnish his reputation.
“El-Rufai is a key figure in the APC and could not have made such a significant political move without informing the public. These rumors are baseless,” the aide said.
El-Rufai’s continued commitment to APC
As a prominent member of the APC, El-Rufai has played a pivotal role in the party’s development.
His recent statement reaffirms his allegiance and dismisses any speculation of a shift in political allegiance.
NNPP members reject party, join APC
Meanwhile, Henzodaily.ng earlier reported that hundreds of members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
This was disclosed by the deputy president of the Nigerian Senate, Barau Jibrin, via his social media X handle. Jibrin received the defectors at the National Assembly, where they expressed their commitment to the party.
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Source: Henzodaily.ng