The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that the future of Nigeria’s democracy depends on principled leadership, unwavering loyalty, and consistent service to the people — not on shifting political alliances or unstable coalitions.
This was made known by the party’s spokesperson, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, in a statement issued on Monday while reacting to the recent expulsion of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, from the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
Oladejo said El-Rufai’s short-lived membership in the SDP and subsequent expulsion reflected a broader problem in Nigerian politics — the tendency of some politicians to treat ideology as disposable in the pursuit of personal ambition.
“The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has noted with little surprise the formal expulsion of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, from the Social Democratic Party (SDP), barely months after his dramatic crossover from the APC,” the statement read.
He continued: “Our progressive platform is not a revolving door for displaced politicians seeking temporary refuge. The expulsion of El-Rufai from the SDP is not merely a party decision—it is a reflection of what happens when personal ambition consistently supersedes collective interest.”
The APC spokesman added that El-Rufai’s political trajectory is a cautionary tale, one that should serve as a reminder to other political actors about the dangers of putting personal ambition above national interest and ideological consistency.
“His journey—from displacement to expulsion—is not just about one man; it speaks to the kind of politics Nigeria must reject if we are to move forward as a nation,” Oladejo said.
He urged Nigerians to pay less attention to political theatrics and instead focus on promoting stable, integrity-driven leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“As 2027 approaches, we in the APC reaffirm our commitment to genuine progressivism, ideological coherence, and the consolidation of democratic values,” he concluded.
The statement comes amid rising political realignments and speculations over emerging coalitions ahead of the next electoral cycle.
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