Ex-Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has hailed the total collapse of the entire structure of the Social Democratic Party in the state into the African Democratic Congress.
He recently described the move as a spirit of unity and foresight, and Nigerians have been reacting.
A press statement by the Coalition Publicity Secretary, Darius Kurah, said that the meeting was presided over by El-Rufai, who united crucial stakeholders and political leaders across party lines.
“In a landmark political development, the entire structure of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Kaduna State Chapter has officially collapsed into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) during a strategic coalition meeting held on Saturday, August 23, 2025,” the statement read.
Speaking at the meeting, El-Rufai, who is respected as a major political influencer in the North, praised the merger as a key move toward building a formidable front ahead of future political contests.
According to him, Kaduna State can only achieve progressive governance and inclusive development when politicians put aside personal interests to work together for the greater good.
He maintained that Nigerian politics does not have to be about division when collective service to the people should always be a priority.
“I must commend the courage, wisdom and foresight demonstrated here today. What we are witnessing is not just an alliance of party structures, but a unity of purpose.
The spirit of unity that has brought us here today is what will sustain us tomorrow. Politics should not be about division but about collective service to our people.
We must continue to consolidate this coalition and provide the people of Kaduna State with an alternative that is credible, people-centred, and truly progressive,” he said.
ADC Vice Chairman (North West), Ja’afar Mohammed Sani, also applauded the leadership of the SDP for “putting the people first” by agreeing to join a bigger political platform.
He concluded by saying that the ADC coalition would always be a gathering to restore confidence in our leadership.
“This is a new dawn for Kaduna politics. The courage of the SDP leadership to align with the ADC shows vision and determination to provide credible alternatives to our people.
We are not just gathering for the sake of politics, but to restore hope and confidence in governance,” he added.
