El-Rufai’s Son Dumps APC, Defects To ADC Ahead Of 2027 Elections

Bello announced his defection in a statement issued on Thursday, May 7, 2026, confirming that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, read his resignation letter from the APC during plenary.

Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, son of the former Governor of Kaduna State and a member of the House of Representatives representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, has formally resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and defected to the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC).

According to Bello, he would seek re-election to the House of Representatives under the platform of the ADC.

“A few hours ago, the Rt. Hon. Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, announced my letter of resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and my formal move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at plenary,” he stated.

“I am now a member of the ADC, and I will be seeking re-election to continue representing the good people of Kaduna North Federal Constituency on this platform.”

The lawmaker also revealed that two other federal lawmakers from Kaduna State, Suleiman Richifa, representing Soba Federal Constituency, and Umar Ajilo, representing Makarfi/Kudan Federal Constituency, also joined the ADC.

“I am joined in this new chapter by our respected elder, Hon. Engr. Suleiman Richifa, representing Soba, and my dear brother, Hon. Umar Ajilo, representing Makarfi/Kudan, who both defected from their previous parties to the African Democratic Congress,” he stated.

“Together, we are building a home for progressive, people-focused service.”

Bello said his decision to leave the APC was driven by conviction and commitment to the people.

“This decision was not taken lightly. As a proud son of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, I am guided by courage, conviction, and the unshakable belief that our people deserve the very best,” he said.

“To the people of Kaduna North: our work continues, and it will not stop. We will never compromise on delivering quality representation. There is still so much to do.”

The lawmaker also announced plans to roll out a Primary Health Care initiative in his constituency, promising the supply of medical equipment and consumables to health centres.

“By the grace of God, I will soon announce the ad hoc committee for the Primary Health Care initiative I unveiled last week,” he said.

To the people of Kaduna North: our work continues, and it will not stop. We will never compromise on delivering quality representation. There is still so much to do.”

The lawmaker also announced plans to roll out a Primary Health Care initiative in his constituency, promising the supply of medical equipment and consumables to health centres.

“By the grace of God, I will soon announce the ad hoc committee for the Primary Health Care initiative I unveiled last week,” he said.

“We will be equipping Primary Health Care Centres with medical supplies, starting with 1,000 syringes per PHC and other essential items. Phase I begins with two centres: Unguwar Sarki Ward and Badarawa/Malali Ward.”

Praying for divine guidance and good leadership for Nigeria, Bello said, “May Allah SWT continue to guide us as we serve the people. And may He bless Nigeria with the best leaders.”