Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, has uncovered speculations about his asylum in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Naija News argued that El-Rufai had no intention of joining the opposition, but that if All Progressives Congress (APC) could not reorganize into establishment principles, they may consider other political options. I’m reporting.
During an interview on Arise TV on Monday, El-Rufai dismissed claims that his recent meeting with politicians from other political parties was a sign of an imminent departure from the APC.
The former governor explained that interactions with leaders from various political backgrounds have been misinterpreted.
He states: So whenever I visit someone who is not in APC they say, “Oh, he’s thinking about leaving the party.” In fact, about two months ago, one character from Kaduna posted on his Facebook page and posted that he had collected a PDP membership card in my ward. That was not true at all. ”
El Rufai also revealed rumors linking him to the Social Democrats (SDP) after visiting the party's national headquarters.
The former governor added, “When I visited my brother and friend Chef Gabham at SDP headquarters, they said, ‘Yes, he joined SDP.’ Again, it’s not true. ”
Despite speculation about his political future, El Rufay has decisively ruled out joining the PDP. However, he suggested that APC's continued membership would depend on the party’s ability to resolve internal crises.
He states: But one thing I can certainly say to you is that PDP is not the party I’ve ever been to. I thought about it. I decided on it a long time ago and nothing has changed. In fact, if anything, PDP is getting worse. Excludes PDP. ”
In a recent meeting with Kaduna’s PDP Leader
El Rufai also addressed the report that he recently met with Kaduna’s PDP leader.
He said, “I met PDP leadership in Kaduna a few days ago. The party’s national leaders come to see me and I will meet them. You know, I am a public figure in my state, as you know, I am a public figure in my state. I am, at my age, based on the responsibilities I have, I am a leader of some sort.”
He argued that such meetings should not be mistaken for political reorganizations, and noted that they remain accessible to all politicians, regardless of party affiliation.
El Rufai said, “If people say they want to see me, they’re not going to say, ‘You’re a PDP, I won’t see you,’ or, ‘You’re an SDP, I’m an APC I will only meet people. ‘It is my duty to meet everyone. It is my duty to guide and guide young people through partisan divisions. But the moment I meet anyone, everything It will be returned to politics.”
Reaffirming its commitment to the APC, Ellufai has kept the door open due to the possibility of political restructuring if the parties fail to address the internal conflict.
He pointed out, “But PDP, no. If the APC is not sorted, other parties.”
