Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Bello, who is the son of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, confirmed his defection in a statement released on Thursday after the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, announced his resignation letter during plenary.
The lawmaker said he would seek another term in the House of Representatives under the platform of the ADC.
“A few hours ago, the Rt. Hon. Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, announced my letter of resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and my formal move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at plenary,” Bello stated.
“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.”
The development is expected to further deepen political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections, especially in Kaduna State where political camps have continued to shift in recent months.
Bello also disclosed that two other lawmakers from Kaduna State joined the ADC alongside him. They are Suleiman Richifa, who represents Soba Federal Constituency, and Umar Ajilo, representing Makarfi/Kudan Federal Constituency.
According to him, the move marks the beginning of a new political direction focused on grassroots representation and progressive governance.
“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 said.
“Together, we are building a home for progressive, people-focused service.”
Bello described his decision to leave the APC as one guided by principle, conviction and commitment to the people he represents.
“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 stated.
“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.”
Nonetheless, The APC leadership in Kaduna State is yet to officially react to the lawmaker’s resignation as of the time of filing this report.
