A political realignment involving the El-Rufai family is drawing attention in Nigeria’s opposition landscape, after fresh party shifts and electoral ambitions ahead of the next general election.
Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, left the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) last year for the Social Democratic Party (SDP) before later aligning with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), amid reports of legal and political challenges surrounding him.
In a parallel development, his son, who secured the Kaduna North parliamentary seat in 2023 under the APC platform, has announced plans to seek re-election under the ADC, marking a significant shift in loyalty ahead of the next electoral cycle.
The younger El-Rufai’s move adds another layer to the evolving political dynamics in Kaduna State, where party switching and coalition-building continue to reshape alliances ahead of future polls.
Observers say the developments reflect broader realignments within Nigeria’s opposition politics, as key figures reposition themselves in anticipation of the next general election.
