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…I am not interested in any position for 2027 election-El-Rufai
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has disowned the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, and called on its National Chairman, Senator David Mark, to intervene urgently.
Addressing a press conference yesterday in Kaduna, the leader of the concerned ADC members across the 23 local government area of the state, Adamu Ahmed Dattijo, noted that the recent actions of El-rufai and his followers constituted a threat to the unity of the party in the State.
In a letter dated August 14, 2025 signed by over 160 concerned members, the group expressed concern over attempts by some individuals, including El-rufai, to hijack the party.
According to them, the activities of E-rufai have caused division and alienation of members of the ADC. It reads in part: “Recent developments have compelled us to speak with one voice and to alert the national leadership of our party and the general public about the activities of certain individuals who, instead of strengthening the ADC, are bent on dividing and weakening it ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“The individuals at the centre of this dangerous development are MalamNasir El-Rufa’i, Ja’ afaru Sani, and Bashir Sa’idu. Their actions are threatening the stability of our party in Kaduna State, and if not checked immediately, they will sabotage the collective project of building a united ADC that can win elections and bring real change to our people.
“Instead of promoting collective leadership and coalition building, MalamNasir El-Rufa’I, has chosen the path of arrogance and imposition. He has refused to recognize or acknowledge the duly elected Kaduna State ADC Executive Committee and other respected stakeholders of our party.
“He runs a one-man show, taking decisions without consultation, and holding meetings only with his personal loyalists, particularly SDP remnants, while sidelining the authentic ADC leadership and grassroots structures across the 23 Local Governments of Kaduna State.
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“This is not only disrespectful, but it is also destructive. A political party is built on inclusion, consultation, and loyalty to its structures—not on the whims of one individual or a few allies.
“We are aware of plans being perfected by El-Rufa’i and his co-travelers, Ja’afaruSani and Bashir Saidu, to organize what they are calling the “official inauguration of the transition of the Coalition across political parties in Kaduna State.”
“Let it be clearly stated here today: this so-called inauguration is fraudulent, illegitimate, and dead on arrival because it does not involve the real ADC leadership and stakeholders from the 23 Local Governments of Kaduna State. Instead, it is another attempt to hijack the coalition process, impose themselves as sole leaders, and weaken the authority of the party executives and structures that are recognized by law and by the people.
We will never accept such a charade.
“The activities of El-Rufa’i, Ja’afaru Sani, and Bashir Sa’idu, have already caused serious division in our ranks. They have polarized the ADC/Coalition line in Kaduna, alienated loyal members, and discouraged genuine stakeholders who have labored for this party. Instead of building unity, they are building enmity.
“Instead of mobilizing for 2027, they are scattering the house we have all built with sweat and sacrifice. If this continues, we risk going into the 2027 elections as a divided and weakened party-and the result will be disastrous: a total loss of the goodwill, strength, and opportunities that the ADC currently enjoys in Kaduna State.
They, therefore, called on the National Chairman to urgently intervene to prevent collapse of the party.
“In light of the above, we the concerned ADC members, coalition partners, and stakeholders across the 23 LGAs of Kaduna State urgently call on the National leadership to intervene without delay, the statement added.
Meanwhile, El-rufai had penultimate Wednesday while receiving PDP decampees in Kaduna declared that he would not contest for any political office in the 2027 elections, saying his renewed involvement in politics was only to support credible leadership at both the state and national levels.
