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El-Rufai solidarity group launched ahead of 2027 elections

Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections, a new political movement under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the Nasiru El-Rufai Solidarity Group, popularly known as Nasiriya, was inaugurated on Thursday in Sokoto State.

The group’s National Coordinator, Ibrahim Babuga, who led the inauguration of the new state leadership, described Nasiriya as a strategic initiative aimed at supporting the anticipated presidential ambition of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai.

Babuga emphasized that Nasiriya is a rapidly expanding political and social movement grounded in reformist ideals, committed to the values of good governance, inclusivity, and youth empowerment.

He said: “The organisation operates under the SDP and has gained significant traction across Northern Nigeria, especially in Kaduna, Kano, Maiduguri, Niger, Katsina, and Sokoto States.

“It aims to provide a viable alternative platform for progressive-minded Nigerians who are disenchanted with the status quo.

“Our core principles are rooted in accountability, transparency, and equitable development—values inspired by El-Rufai’s leadership record in public office.”

Babuga also called for increased female participation in the 2027 elections, promising full support from the group to any woman interested in contesting for political office.

He urged SDP supporters to continue mobilizing grassroots support and to champion the party’s transformational agenda.

In his remarks, Alhaji Sani Romo, SDP Chairman in Sokoto State, made reference to the party’s longstanding presence in the state since 1992 and its active role in past elections.

He described El-Rufai’s entry into the SDP as a major boost and a key litmus test for the party’s ambition to become Nigeria’s leading political force.

“To our teeming youth, I assure you that the SDP remains committed to partnering with you in building a brighter future and delivering responsible leadership,” Romo stated.

Also speaking, Alhaji Sunusi Gidadawa, State Grand Patron of the group, said the movement was born out of shared ideals and a collective desire to create a better future, especially for Northern Nigeria.

He stressed the urgent need for visionary leadership that would restore the region’s lost glory in security, agriculture, and peaceful coexistence.

“With this movement, we are confident that the challenges facing our region will be addressed, and the North will witness renewed progress and prosperity,” Gidadawa said.

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