The lawmaker representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, has defected from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
Mr El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, also declared his intention to seek re-election on the ADC platform.
In a post on his X handle, the lawmaker disclosed that his resignation from the APC and defection to the ADC were formally announced during plenary by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas.
“A few hours ago, the Rt. Hon. Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, announced my letter of resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and my formal move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) during plenary,” he wrote.
“I am now a member of the ADC, and I will be seeking re-election to continue representing the good people of Kaduna North Federal Constituency on this platform.”
He said two other lawmakers from Kaduna State also joined the ADC. They are Suleiman Richifa, representing Soba Federal Constituency, and Umar Ajilo, representing Makarfi/Kudan Federal Constituency.
Mr El-Rufai described the defections as part of a collective effort to build a people-oriented political platform.
“Together, we are building a home for progressive, people-focused service,” he said.
According to him, the decision to leave the APC was taken after careful consideration.
“This decision was not taken lightly. As a proud son of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, I am guided by courage, conviction, and the unshakable belief that our people deserve the very best.
“To the people of Kaduna North, our work continues and it will not stop. We will never compromise on delivering quality representation. There is still so much to do,” he added.
The lawmaker also announced plans to strengthen primary healthcare delivery in his constituency, saying an ad hoc committee would soon be constituted to drive the initiative.
“We will be equipping Primary Health Care Centres with medical supplies, starting with 1,000 syringes per PHC and other essential items,” he said.
According to him, the first phase of the intervention will cover Unguwar Sarki Ward and Badarawa/Malali Ward.
