El-Rufai’s Son Quits APC For ADC In House Of Reps

A member of the House of Representatives, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, has formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election.

The lawmaker, who represents Kaduna North Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, is the son of the embattled former Kaduna State governor and ADC chieftain, Malam Nasir El-Rufai.

Hon. El-Rufai announced his defection in a statement issued on Thursday.

According to him, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, read his letter of resignation from the APC and formal declaration for the ADC during plenary on Thursday.

“A few hours ago, the Rt. Hon. Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas GCON, announced my letter of resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and my formal move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at plenary,” he said.

“I am now a member of the ADC, and I will be seeking re-election to continue representing the good people of Kaduna North Federal Constituency on this platform.”

Bello El-Rufai also disclosed that two other lawmakers joined the ADC alongside him.

“I am joined in this new chapter by our respected elder, Hon. Engr. Suleiman Richifa, representing Soba, and my dear brother, Hon. Umar Ajilo, representing Makarfi/Kudan, who both defected from their previous parties to the African Democratic Congress,” he stated.

“Together, we are building a home for progressive, people-focused service.”

Explaining the reasons behind his decision, the lawmaker said the move was driven by courage, conviction and his commitment to effective representation.

“This decision was not taken lightly. As a proud son of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, I am guided by courage, conviction, and the unshakable belief that our people deserve the very best,” he said.

Addressing his constituents, he assured them that his defection would not affect his commitment to constituency projects and legislative duties.

“To the people of Kaduna North: our work continues, and it will not stop. We will never compromise on delivering quality representation. There is still so much to do,” he added.

The chairman of the House Committee on Banking Regulations also announced plans to launch a healthcare support initiative in parts of his constituency.

“By the grace of God, I will soon announce the ad hoc committee for the Primary Health Care initiative I unveiled last week,” he said.

“We will be equipping Primary Health Care Centres with medical supplies, starting with 1,000 syringes per PHC and other essential items. Phase I begins with two centres: Unguwar Sarki Ward and Badarawa/Malali Ward.”