The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has distanced itself from former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, stating clearly that he’s not a member and has no authority to talk or act on its behalf.
Inuwa Idris, the celebration’s North-West Zonal Secretary, made this identified throughout a press briefing held on Friday, July 25, in Kaduna.
Idris mentioned, “It has come to our consideration that Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i has taken it upon himself to seem in numerous fora, together with coverage dialogues, stakeholder engagements, and even non-public technique conferences purporting to talk on behalf of the Social Democratic Party.
“Let this be made unequivocally clear to all: Malam El-Rufa’i shouldn’t be authorised, mandated, or recognised by the SDP in any capability to signify its pursuits, articulate its positions, or converse on its behalf.
“His actions were carried out entirely without the knowledge, consent, or approval of the party’s national leadership, including our dynamic acting National Chairman, Dr Sadiq Umar, among others.”
Idris famous that El-Rufai’s title doesn’t seem in any of the celebration’s official information, nor has he ever been concerned within the celebration’s actions or granted any type of appointment.
He reaffirmed the management of Dr Umar as appearing National Chairman, Chief Olu Agunloye as National Secretary, and Prince Adewole Adebayo because the SDP’s 2023 presidential candidate.
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The celebration additionally issued a warning to members of the general public and stakeholders to disregard any assertion made by El-Rufai below the SDP’s title.
According to Idris, the SDP operates a transparent system of delegation and solely formally recognised people are authorised to signify it. He added that the names of such individuals can be made accessible upon request.
Idris went on to declare, “We go a vote of no confidence on Malam Nasiru El-Rufa’i.
“We name for the speedy suspension of Dr Umar Ardo from SDP, as he’s now a identified promoter of a brand new political celebration, the ADC.
“Resorting to using the SDP Platform is the peak of desperation and a crass show of failure in political brinkmanship.
“Let this function a closing warning for them. Desist out of your fraudulent actions.
“Any further impersonation or we will be compelled to call for a special committee by the powers of NEC to look into these matters with a view of publishing all the misdeeds across all available platforms.”
