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SDP Crisis Deepens: El-Rufai’s Allies Set To Restructure National Working Committee
Just 48 hours after former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai officially joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), his loyalists have begun pushing for a shake-up in the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), particularly demanding the removal of National Secretary Olu Agunloye.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The pro-El-Rufai faction argues that Agunloye’s ongoing trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) poses a risk to the party, as it could be exploited by the Federal Government to weaken the SDP.
However, SDP’s National Legal Adviser, Aderemi Abimbola, dismissed speculation about mass defections, clarifying that only El-Rufai has formally joined the party so far, though discussions are ongoing with other political figures.
Abimbola also revealed that the SDP has been receiving defectors from various northern states since the beginning of the year, highlighting a recent visit by APC supporters from Gombe to the party headquarters.
“Just yesterday, some former key APC supporters from Gombe were here. The situation got so tense that when the governor saw them on a flight, he was so frustrated that he nearly slapped one of them,” he recounted.
Describing El-Rufai’s entry into SDP as a significant political boost, Abimbola noted that the former governor commands a strong following in the North, which could bolster the party’s strength.
“Even before he officially joined, his supporters had already started defecting. His presence will greatly enhance SDP’s influence,” he added.
On calls for restructuring the NWC, Abimbola firmly rejected any immediate changes, stating:
“There is no vacancy in our NWC, and no one should expect an automatic ticket upon joining SDP. Every candidate must go through the primaries.”
Regarding speculation that former Sokoto State Governor Attahiru Bafarawa might also join SDP, Abimbola dismissed it as a mere rumor, saying:
“Until he publicly declares his membership, it remains speculation.”
He further refuted claims that President Bola Tinubu exerts influence over the SDP, asserting:
“If that were true, I wouldn’t be here working under tough conditions.”
Meanwhile, at the SDP headquarters, pro-El-Rufai demonstrators carrying placards demanded Agunloye’s removal, accusing him of mismanaging the party and insisting he should clear his name of corruption allegations before continuing in office.
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