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Former commissioners, political appointees and grassroots associates of ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai have defended their decision to move away from his political camp, saying their past association with him did not amount to a permanent political commitment.

The former allies said their support for El-Rufai while he was governor was based on shared political interests and the direction of the administration at the time, stressing that political relationships can change as circumstances evolve.

They maintained that supporting a political leader at one stage of their careers does not prevent them from making independent decisions about their future.

The former associates also rejected suggestions that their departure amounted to betrayal, arguing that political loyalty should not be interpreted as an obligation to remain permanently aligned with an individual.

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According to them, their decision reflects the right of politicians to reassess their positions and make choices based on their current political convictions, interests and priorities.

El-Rufai served as Kaduna State governor from 2015 to 2023 after previously serving as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.

During his tenure as governor, he built a political network that included commissioners, advisers, political appointees, party officials and grassroots supporters who played roles in his administration and political activities.

Some members of that political network have since taken different positions, leading to discussions within political circles about the durability of alliances formed during El-Rufai’s administration.

The former associates argued that such changes should not automatically be interpreted as hostility towards the former governor.

They said political participation involves choices that can change with developments within political parties, emerging alliances and individual ambitions.

One of the key issues raised by the former allies was the distinction between appreciation for past political support and permanent allegiance.

They acknowledged El-Rufai’s influence on their political careers but said that influence did not remove their freedom to determine their next political steps.

The former associates also maintained that their decision should be viewed within the broader dynamics of Nigerian politics, where political alliances frequently shift ahead of elections and as new interests emerge.

They said remaining politically independent would allow them to engage with other political actors and constituencies without being constrained by previous associations.

Their position comes amid continuing political realignments in Kaduna State and across the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.

As political parties and politicians begin positioning themselves for the next electoral cycle, former allies of influential political figures are increasingly reassessing their affiliations.

For El-Rufai’s former associates, however, the decision to pursue different political paths does not erase the relationship they previously had with the former governor.

They insisted that political association should not be equated with permanent ownership of an individual’s political choices, maintaining that every politician retains the right to decide where to direct his or her support.

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