El-Rufai’s Defection: Political Chess Move Or Genuine Frustration?

15 Mar 2025 09:39 am

Opinion

The recent defection of Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sparked debates about his true intentions. Some see it as a strategic political move to position himself for the 2023 presidential election while others believe it is a genuine expression of frustration with the APC. El-Rufais history of switching political parties and his close relationship with President Buhari have also been cited as factors in his decision. However only time will tell if this move will benefit El-Rufai and his political ambitions or if it will backfire.

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1) The defection of the former kaduna governor El-rufia from the ruling party has sparked a lot of controversies in the political space of the country. Some Nigerians are saying the defection of the former governor was from a place of pain because he was denied the ministerial position he was allegedly promised while some are saying it is pure politics at play. Do you really think his defection was from a place of pain? 0
2) The reaction of former Governor's defection has stir up a lot of controversies within the ruling party APC. As a founding member of the party, some other founding members are lamenting his defection while some of the new members are celebrating. His defection speaks volume about the internal power shift in the ruling party. Could this be the beginning of power shift from the ruling party? 0
3) As the general elections of 2027 approaches, more defection and realignment similar to what birthed the ruling party (APC) is very much expected which has caused panic in the camp of the ruling party. Do you think this will be enough to unseat the president and give room for a new party emergence? 0

1) The defection of the former kaduna governor El-rufia from the ruling party has sparked a lot of controversies in the political space of the country. Some Nigerians are saying the defection of the former governor was from a place of pain because he was denied the ministerial position he was allegedly promised while some are saying it is pure politics at play. Do you really think his defection was from a place of pain?

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2) The reaction of former Governor's defection has stir up a lot of controversies within the ruling party APC. As a founding member of the party, some other founding members are lamenting his defection while some of the new members are celebrating. His defection speaks volume about the internal power shift in the ruling party. Could this be the beginning of power shift from the ruling party?

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3) As the general elections of 2027 approaches, more defection and realignment similar to what birthed the ruling party (APC) is very much expected which has caused panic in the camp of the ruling party. Do you think this will be enough to unseat the president and give room for a new party emergence?

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