EL-RUFAI VISITS SDP SECRETARIAT, CREATING POLITICAL CONJECTURE BEFORE ELECTIONS IN 2027

Babatunji Wusu –

Nasir El-Rufai, a former Kaduna State governor and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, made an unexpected appearance at the Social Democratic Party (SDP) national secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday.

El-Rufai, a well-known member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), reportedly had what was termed as a consultation visit with Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, the National Chairman of the SDP, according to reporting from Tribune Online.

El-Rufai’s political standing and affiliation with the ruling APC make this visit a noteworthy step.

Gabam praised El-Rufai as a friend and a leader with a distinguished political background during the meeting, highlighting the need for transformative leaders in Nigerian politics like him.

El-Rufai’s ambitions for the general elections of 2027 and possible political realignments have been stoked by this compliment.

A source that spoke with the platform stated that Gabam appreciated him and his entourage for the visit, saying that “it’s time for all stakeholders in the country to put aside ethnic, regional and political differences to move the country forward more especially at this period when the country is facing serious challenges ranging from hunger, insecurity, joblessness, kidnapping, inflation among others.”

The insider made a suggestion that Mallam El-Rufai was welcomed by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).

El-Rufai has recently visited a number of well-known leaders from various political groups to offer advice.