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Hey there, friends! If you're keeping up with Nigerian politics, you won’t want to miss this one. The Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, has just dropped some major news that could shake things up in the political arena. He made it crystal clear that the idea of some politicians jumping ship to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in hopes of challenging the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027 is officially DOA—dead on arrival. Yep, you heard that right.

This statement came during a meeting in Abuja where Barau welcomed none other than the SDP’s Vice Presidential candidate, Yusufu Buhari, and the party’s gubernatorial hopeful for Kano State, Bala Mohammed Gwagwarawa, who, by the way, has now defected to the APC. This move is more than just a political shift—it’s a seismic change in the political landscape of Nigeria.

Massive Political Realignment: SDP Members Flock to APC

But wait, there’s more. In a dramatic twist, all members of the Kano State Working Committee of the SDP, including a whopping 38 local government chairmen and secretaries, 13 House of Assembly candidates, and six House of Representatives candidates, have also thrown in their lot with the APC. This is not just a trickle; it’s a flood of defections that’s reshaping the political map ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Addressing the defectors, Senator Barau didn’t mince words. He stated emphatically that the mass exodus from the SDP to the APC is a clear signal that any attempt to use the SDP to challenge the APC in 2027 is doomed from the start. This is not just a casual observation but a bold declaration that the SDP’s grand plan is unraveling faster than anyone anticipated.

Barau’s Role: A Key Player in SDP’s Decline

And if you’re wondering how this all came about, Barau revealed that he played a pivotal role in orchestrating the defection of SDP stalwarts. He described this as a significant blow to former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, whose political ambitions may have taken a hit with this development.

Barau went on to say that the people have spoken, and they’ve rejected the SDP’s overtures. The party’s grand vision of becoming a formidable force against the APC is now in shambles. He emphasized that key figures, such as the former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, have turned down the SDP’s invitation, leaving the party high and dry.

Let me quote Barau here: “Let me start by saying that those who have been going around the country, trying to woo people to the SDP, and thinking that their effort will create a platform capable of challenging the APC in the next election—the idea is confirmed to be dead on arrival. Dead on arrival.” That’s pretty clear, isn’t it?

He continued, “Why do I say that? People have rejected that invitation. People have said no, we are not coming to your party. The former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, and others who have been mentioned have also said no. And to add salt to the injury, those already in the party are now moving to our party, the APC. The SDP is going to be empty.”

And finally, Barau drove the point home with this: “Today, the Vice Presidential candidate, the Governorship candidate in Kano State, and other heavyweights in the SDP have joined the APC.” This is more than just a political maneuver; it’s a statement of intent and a clear indication of where the political winds are blowing in Nigeria.

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