Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has been expelled from the Social Democratic Party (SDP), with the party imposing a 30-year ban on his participation in all its activities.
The announcement was made by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), which cited adherence to the SDP’s constitution, ideology, manifesto, and principles, as well as compliance with the Nigerian Constitution and the Electoral Act, which grant political parties the exclusive right to determine their membership.
In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, the SDP cautioned its members against associating with El-Rufai or any individual or group acting contrary to the party’s interests.
The statement reads in part:
“El-Rufai is hereby banished and banned from applying for membership, identifying with the name, insignia, logo, symbol, mark, or any activities, organs, agencies, and institutions of the SDP or donating to, supporting, contributing to, or participating in any affairs of the SDP for a period of 30 years effective from today.”
El-Rufai had joined the SDP following his departure from the All Progressives Congress (APC). He is also known to be actively involved in the opposition coalition that recently adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform in preparation for the 2027 general elections.
