The immediate past of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, on Saturday stormed Sokoto State to mobilise support for a united opposition coalition focused on dislodging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) come 2027 general elections.
El-Rufai, considered an important member in the new coalition operating under aegis of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), held a series of strategic meetings with political stakeholders, youth groups, and women from across Sokoto’s 23 local government areas.
Describing the APC as “incompetent and clannish,” he cautioned that the party’s prolonged hold on power is threatening Nigeria’s unity and long-term progress.
According to the former Federal Capital Territory, “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.”
He explained that the choice of 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.
While commending the Sokoto people for theirEl-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.
In his remarks, former Senator Abubakar Gada said the coalition represents a beacon of hope for Nigerians seeking competent and people-centred leadership.
Senator Gada maintained that the failure of APC must not be tolerated by Nigerians beyond 2027 given the economic hardship that the ruling party has inflicted on the country.
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Sokoto visit marks a critical phase in the coalition’s nationwide campaign to build momentum, with similar engagements expected in other northern states in the coming weeks.
