Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has publicly declared that he no longer recognizes the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the party of abandoning its founding principles and failing to practice internal democracy.
Speaking at a national conference in Abuja on Monday, focused on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, El-Rufai criticized the APC for fostering poor leadership and deviating from its core values.
He also described the state of opposition in Nigeria as a “national emergency,” highlighting the need for urgent reforms to restore democratic ideals.
His remarks have sparked discussions about the future of the APC and the broader political landscape in Nigeria.
He said, “I no longer recognize the APC. No party organ has met in two years—no caucus, no NEC, nothing. You don’t even know if it is a one-man show; it’s a zero-man show.”
Speaking further, he criticized the kind of leadership political parties are fielding, describing them as unqualified.
“You cannot afford to have illiterates, semi-illiterates, and cunning people as your leaders. This is why we end up with the poor leadership we have today,” he said.