Ex-Kaduna Gov, El-Rufai joins TikTok

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially joined TikTok to share his views on Nigerian politics and promote his new party, the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

In a video announcement on Wednesday, El-Rufai encouraged users to engage with him through videos, comments, and discussions.

“This is my only and official TikTok page,” he stated. “Please join me for videos, comments, and conversations on Nigerian politics, as well as the activities of our new party, Social Democratic Party (SDP). Welcome on board.”

Within 24 hours of launching his account, the former governor gained over 200,000 followers, reflecting significant public interest in his political updates.

His TikTok bio describes him as an “accidental public servant, certified ruffler of feathers, and deliberate SDP member.”

El-Rufai’s presence on the platform follows his recent resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his subsequent defection to the SDP. He openly criticized the APC, accusing it of abandoning its founding principles and prioritizing personal financial gain over governance.

“The APC has abandoned the principles that led to its establishment,” he stated. “It has abandoned the community. Everyone is doing their own thing. Everyone is looking for money. The government has become a business government.”