Lukman Resigns from ADC, Blames El-Rufai for Hostility

Salihu Mohammad Lukman announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday, attributing his exit to what he described as orchestrated hostility from former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. In a message addressed to the nation, Lukman, who is also the chairman of the ADC Senate, expressed disappointment over the sustained hostile treatment he faced within the party, particularly from El-Rufai.

He stated that he could no longer endure the pain of such treatment and accused El-Rufai of manipulating the party's leadership in Kaduna State, which he claimed marginalized him and reduced his status within the coalition. Lukman, a former national vice chairman of the North West for the All Progressives Congress (APC), emphasized that his decision to suspend his ADC membership was not a protest against the national leadership but rather a response to the disdainful treatment he received.

He also expressed gratitude to David Mark, the coalition's national leader, while highlighting concerns about the coalition's commitment to democratic values ahead of the 2027 general elections.