Mallam Nasir el-rufai described ad false, the reports of his decampment to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, following a post on X (formerly Twitter) that he had received a PDP membership card at his polling unit in Sarki, Kaduna.
The unverified decampment report sparked widespread discussions online, with many speculating about the political implications of such a move in Kaduna State’s evolving political landscape.
However, rl-Rufai swiftly took to his official X account to set the records straight.
“Please disregard the patent lies and rumours about my political affiliation. I have referred the lead peddlers of the fake news for further action by my lawyers,” he wrote.
el-Rufai’s refutal and threat of legal action indicated his commitment to countering what he described as “fake news” designed to mislead the public.
The former governor’s political future has been a subject of keen interest, following his tenure marked by bold reforms and controversial policies.
Reports of the decampment of el-Rufai from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, had been fueled by his estrangement from the government at the federal and state levels.
While the decampment rumor has been debunked, it now puts more scrutiny on the next political trajectory for el-Rufai
As discussions continue, all eyes remain on el-Rufai for any official announcements regarding his next political moves, though for now, his stance on party affiliation remains unchanged.
[With report by gwg.ng]
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