El-rufai Explains Defection To Sdp, Says Nigeria Needs Political Alternative

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, says his defection to the Social Democratic Party SDP is informed by the need to build a platform free from godfatherism and internal dysfunction.

He said Nigeria urgently needs a credible political alternative to rescue it from existential threats.

El-Rufai made the remarks in Kano on Monday while briefing newsmen on why he decamped to the SDP.

He said he was in Kano to visit the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and to meet with SDP leaders to strategise on building a strong grassroots political movement in the state.

Kano is critical to any serious political formation because of its consistently high voter turnout.