Immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has described the battle he and some other politicians are leading against the ruling All Progressives as that of their lives.
He said this on Saturday during a mobilisation drive in Sokoto State.
El-Rufai was a member of the APC when he was governor but fell out with the establishment after President Bola Tinubu got into office.
He described the APC as “incompetent and clannish,” warning that the party’s prolonged hold on power threatens Nigeria’s unity and long-term progress.
“I didn’t get into politics to enrich myself but to serve. And when a government ceases to serve the people, it is our duty as citizens to resist it. We must take action,” El-Rufai declared.
The former governor emphasised that the choice of the ADC as the coalition’s platform was deliberate, aimed at uniting progressive forces behind a credible alternative that prioritises national interest over personal ambition.
“If we allow this APC government another term, what remains of Nigeria’s social fabric may be destroyed. This is the fight of our lives,” he said, adding that the coalition would sustain its countrywide mobilisation to build a formidable resistance against the ruling party.
El-Rufai praised the warm reception in Sokoto, expressing optimism about the coalition’s growing strength in the Northwest.
“I am deeply inspired by the energy and commitment of the people of Sokoto. This is how change begins,” he added.
Also speaking, former Senator Abubakar Gada described the coalition as a beacon of hope for Nigerians seeking competent and people-centred leadership.
The Sokoto visit marks a critical phase in the coalition’s nationwide campaign to build momentum ahead of the 2027 elections, with similar engagements expected in other northern states in the coming weeks.
