The former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has expressed his happiness over what he called the spirit of unity as the entire structure of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Kaduna State Chapter has collapsed into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) during a strategic coalition meeting held penultimate Saturday in Kaduna.

A statement issued after the meeting by the Coalition Publicity Secretary, Kaduna State chapter, Hon. Darius Kurah, said the meeting was chaired by the Coalition Leader, El-Rufai, who brought together key political figures and stakeholders from across party lines.

?In a landmark political development, the entire structure of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Kaduna State Chapter has officially collapsed into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) during a strategic coalition meeting held on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

?The high-level meeting, chaired by the Coalition Leader and elder statesman, Mallam Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai, brought together key political figures and stakeholders from across party lines.

?Present at the historic gathering were Hon. Ja?afar Mohammed Sani, ADC Vice Chairman (North West); Elder Patrick Ambut, ADC State Party Chairman; Mallam Bashir Saidu, ADC Leader Kaduna State; former Commissioners; SDP State Working Committee members; political stakeholders; and representatives from the People?s Democratic Party (PDP).

?In his opening remarks, Mallam El-Rufai applauded the spirit of unity and the strategic importance of consolidating forces ahead of upcoming political engagements. He emphasised the significance of a united front in advancing progressive governance and inclusive development in Kaduna State.

?Hon. Ja?afar Mohammed Sani commended the courage and vision of the SDP leadership for aligning with the ADC, noting that the merger signals a new dawn for credible alternative leadership in the state.

?Elder Patrick Ambut, in his remarks, welcomed the new members into the ADC family and assured them of full integration and active participation in all party activities.

?Mallam Bashir Saidu, addressing the house, stated that this coalition is not just a merger of structures but a convergence of ideologies committed to the service of the people.

?As part of resolutions from the meeting, it was announced that Membership Registration Committee will be formed immediately by the NWC. The State Committee when constituted, will work with, Local Government and Ward Committee to begin new membership registrations as well as revalidation of old ADC members across the state.

?This exercise is aimed at strengthening the party?s grassroots base and ensuring organizational readiness for future political contests.

?The atmosphere was one of renewed optimism, unity, and shared commitment toward a more inclusive and people-centered political process in Kaduna State,? the statement said. (Nigerian Tribune)

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