Kaduna SDP Women Leader Quits, Shakes El-Rufai's Coalition

Hajia Zainab Sani, the Women Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kaduna State, has resigned, dealing a blow to El-Rufai's coalition and the planned merger. Zainab cited the party's disconnect from the people's needs and failure to address poverty and insecurity as reasons for her resignation.

Her departure is seen as a setback for the SDP's relevance in Kaduna politics and the potential merger with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Analysts suggest that Zainab's resignation could reshape the political landscape in Kaduna, impacting the emerging alliances ahead of the 2027 elections.