The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has formally disowned former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasiru El-Rufai, stating emphatically that he is neither a member of the party nor authorised to speak on its behalf in any capacity.
This was made known on Friday in Kaduna by the SDP Zonal Secretary for the North-West Zone, Inuwa Idris, during a press briefing.
Idris said, “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.
“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.”
He further clarified that El-Rufai is not listed in any of the SDP’s membership records, has never taken part in any of its programmes, and has not been given any appointment or mandate to act for the party.
Idris reaffirmed the party’s leadership under Acting National Chairman, Dr. Sadiq Umar, National Secretary, Chief Olu Agunloye, and its 2023 presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo.
He cautioned both stakeholders and the public to disregard any statements made by El-Rufai under the banner of the SDP.
The secretary also addressed internal party discipline and clarified the party’s procedures. He said the SDP has “maintained a transparent system of delegation and official communication.”
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Idris added that, “any future engagements, policy discussions, or collaborative initiatives involving the party must be channelled through officially endorsed representatives, whose identities would be made available upon request.”
He concluded the press briefing with a strong condemnation of those impersonating party members and promoting rival platforms. He stated, “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 a new political party, the ADC. Resorting to the use of the SDP Platform is the height of desperation and a 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.”