Shehu Sani dismisses El-Rufai’s political influence after APC exit

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has downplayed the political relevance of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, following his recent defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

Sani, known for his outspoken nature, has often been a critic of El-Rufai’s leadership. Reacting to the ex-governor’s move to the SDP, he suggested that El-Rufai’s switch in party allegiance would not significantly impact the political landscape.

Sani, in a reaction to El-Rufai’s decision to decamp from APC to SDP, said on Monday that;

” leaving APC for SDP wouldn’t make any difference for someone with no political relevance again.”

He said:

“But one thing is sure , President Bola Ahmed Tinubu And Governor Uba Sani will be voted again” in 2027.

The statement from Shehu Sani’s office also explained:

“Less than 24 hours after the former lawmaker, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Senator Shehu openly declared support for Governor Uba’s reelection bid, the former Kaduna Governor, Mal. Nasir Elrufai out of alleged fears of the unknown, officially dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Social Democratic Party (SDP)”.

“Information gathered revealed that the return of Shehu Sani and other prominent politicians in the State such as Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi; Senator Danjuma Laah , Former Governor Ramalan Yero and others to APC recently unsettled the El-Rufai”, the statement added.

“Shehu Sani had said his major political interest in 2027 is to see Governor Uba Sani reelected as Kaduna State governor”, it further stressed.

“Unwilling to face the heat, Elrufai in a Facebook Post today formerly resigned from APC,” the statement added.