El-Rufai's Allies Return to APC, Citing Political Rift

Former political associates of Nasir El-Rufai, including Mukhtar Isa Hazo and Nasiru Abdullahi Maikano, have publicly stated their reasons for leaving him and returning to the All Progressives Congress. They formed the Kaduna De-Initiative and claimed that El-Rufai abandoned the political understanding that initially united them.

The group, which includes former commissioners Ja’afaru Sani, Shehu Usman Makarfi, Abdu Kwari, and Bashir Saidu, expressed that their relationship with El-Rufai deteriorated due to alleged marginalization and a loss of mutual trust, particularly after his re-election in 2019. They noted that the influence of El-Rufai's family in government affairs grew, which contributed to their grievances.

The group emphasized that they were not disgruntled politicians but had actively participated in elections and community mobilization. Their decision to return to the All Progressives Congress was influenced by Governor Uba Sani’s reconciliation initiative, as they sought to secure their political future and that of their supporters.