Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has directed his supporters to vote for candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in all elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The directive was conveyed through the party’s North-West Vice Chairman, Hafsat Baba, during a coalition meeting of support groups loyal to the former governor in Kaduna State.
El-Rufai urged his supporters to remain united, peaceful and law-abiding while mobilising support for the ADC ahead of the forthcoming elections.
According to Baba, the former governor’s directive covers all elective positions, including the presidential, governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly elections across Kaduna State’s 23 local government areas.
She explained that the meeting was organised to bring the various support groups together, coordinate their activities and strengthen their political mobilisation ahead of 2027.
The ADC chieftain also disclosed that the coalition planned to establish a comprehensive database of El-Rufai’s supporters across the state to improve coordination and sustain regular engagement among members.
Baba said the supporters remained committed to preserving what she described as El-Rufai’s achievements and legacy, particularly in education, healthcare and empowerment.
Beyond the political mobilisation, she raised concerns over the worsening security situation in parts of Kaduna State, particularly Birnin Gwari, Giwa and Millennium City.
She called on security agencies to intensify efforts to protect residents and their property, urging the authorities to address the security challenges confronting affected communities.
Baba further alleged that more than 30 supporters of El-Rufai had been arrested about two weeks before the coalition meeting.
Questioning what she described as repeated arrests of the former governor’s loyalists, she urged security agencies to remain neutral and discharge their responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
