El-Rufai’s Shifting Alliances Signals Crisis Of Political Identity – APC Lagos
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the expulsion of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) as a reflection of a deeper crisis of political identity.
This follows the decision of the SDP National Working Committee (NWC) to expel El-Rufai and bar him from associating with the party in any capacity for the next 30 years.
The party accused him of parading himself as a member without due clearance, manipulating internal processes, and engaging in activities that threatened its unity and ideological integrity.
In a statement on Tuesday signed by APC Lagos Spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, the party said El-Rufai’s political trajectory—marked by frequent defections, policy contradictions, and confrontations with allies and opponents—underscores the dangers of political opportunism.
“El-Rufai’s shifting alliances, contradictory policy pronouncements, and frequent confrontations with both allies and opponents have long signaled a deeper crisis of political identity,” Oladejo stated.
He stressed that the APC was not a “revolving door for displaced politicians seeking temporary refuge,” urging Nigerians to prioritise leadership rooted in loyalty, integrity, and stability as the 2027 general elections approach.
The statement also noted that El-Rufai’s move to the SDP, which he framed as a moral protest against the APC, had ended in factionalism and authoritarian tendencies, according to reports within the party.
“The APC in Lagos State wishes to make it unequivocally clear: our progressive platform is not a revolving door for displaced politicians seeking temporary refuge. The future of Nigeria’s democracy lies not in unstable coalitions and political theatrics, but in principled leadership, tested loyalty, and consistent service to the people.
“The expulsion of El-Rufai from the SDP is not merely a party decision—it is a reflection of what happens when personal ambition consistently supersedes collective interest. It is a cautionary tale to all political actors who believe ideology can be worn and discarded like a garment,” Oladejo said.
The APC reaffirmed its commitment to progressive governance and ideological coherence, urging citizens to look beyond political drama and focus on leaders who demonstrate consistent service to the people.
“As 2027 approaches, we in the APC reaffirm our commitment to genuine progressivism, ideological coherence, and the consolidation of democratic values.
“We urge Nigerians to look beyond political drama and focus on leadership rooted in integrity, stability, and vision.
“Nasir El-Rufai’s journey—from displacement to expulsion—is not just about one man; it is about the kind of politics Nigeria must reject if we are to move forward,” he added.
El-Rufai’s Shifting Alliances Signals Crisis Of Political Identity – APC Lagos is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
