Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Gatekeepers News reports that the lawmaker, who is the son of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, announced his defection in a statement shared on his official X account on Thursday.
“In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. 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 stated.
Bello El-Rufai said he would seek re-election on the ADC platform to continue representing the people of Kaduna North.
“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,” he said.
The lawmaker also revealed that two other federal lawmakers — Hon. Suleiman Richifa representing Soba Constituency and Hon. Umar Ajilo representing Makarfi/Kudan Constituency — joined him in the move to ADC.
“Together, we are building a home for progressive, people-focused service,” he added.
According to him, the decision to leave the ruling APC was made after careful consideration and guided by “courage and conviction.”
“As a proud son of Mallam Nasir Elrufai, I am guided by courage, conviction, and the unshakable belief that our people deserve the very best,” he said.
He assured constituents in Kaduna North that his commitment to quality representation would remain unchanged despite the political switch.
“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,” Bello El-Rufai stated.
The chairman of the House Committee on Banking Regulations also announced plans to launch a Primary Health Care initiative aimed at supporting healthcare centres with medical supplies.
“By the grace of God, I will soon announce the ad hoc committee for the Primary Health Care initiative I unveiled last week. We will be equipping Primary Health Care Centres with medical supplies, starting with 1,000 syringes per PHC and other essential items,” he said.
He disclosed that the first phase of the initiative would begin at health centres in Unguwar Sarki Ward and Badarawa/Malali Ward.
“May Allah SWT continue to guide us as we serve the people. And may He bless Nigeria with the best leaders,” he added.
