El-Rufai’s Son Explains What He Will Do If His Father Asks Him to Dump APC
- Honourable Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives, and son of Nasir El-Rufai vows to resign if asked to leave APC by his prominent father
- Bello, El-Rufai's son, claimed that he set the record of being the first to win all the 12 wards in Kaduna North federal constituency
- Public reactions highlight loyalty and political pressures faced by the lawmaker
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FCT, Abuja - Honourable Bello El-Rufai said he will resign if his father, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, asks him to dump the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The lawmaker representing Kaduna North in the House of Representatives said he set a record by being the first candidate to win all 12 wards in the constituency.
Source: UGC
He stated this via his X handle @B_ELRUFAI on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
“El-Rufai’s son sets a record by being the first candidate to win all 12 Wards in Kaduna North.’’ If Mallam asks me to leave the APC, I’ll resign from the seat tonight. I can be non-partisan. My people adore me! APC gave me a chance to know an esteemed public servant like Governor Cardoso and much more. This is my mandate. Mallam Sani, thank you for.”
He said his greatest honour is to be the son of a former governor of Kaduna and former minister of FCT.
The APC lawmaker dared anyone to try to call out his father amid the arrest saga. He added that he would never publicly go against Governor Uba Sani.
“The greatest honour is being Mallam’s son. And I dare anyone to try to call him out. But I will never publicly go against the Governor, and I will not plan his demise. It is called honour.”
Reactions as El-Rufai speaks on leaving APC
Legit.ng compiled some reactions below:
@deezeerhh
This is what honour looks like and standing by your father while respecting your governor shows maturity. The mandate of 51,052 people is not something anyone can casually overturn. Leadership with loyalty is rare.
@UmarVacho
If they choose to let Bello go. Is as same as they starve themselves in Kaduna. A proven fact.
@MrIgwe8
Bello leave too much grammar and Join us in ADC oooo.
@simonibekwe75
I sincerely wouldn't want to find myself in your present position. May our loyalty not be tested. I pray you overcome the challenges ahead.
@khalifapa6312
For me joining ADC will be your best decision. With my little knowledge on politics it’s clear that APC are not for d betterment of Nigeria. It’s obvious,they are turning this nation to something else. They’re triggering people to attack politicians particularly APC supporter
Source: Twitter
El-Rufai mentions who ordered his arrest
Legit.ng also reported that El-Rufai alleged that NSA Nuhu Ribadu ordered his arrest at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The former Kaduna state governor claimed the NSA's phone was tapped, revealing directives for his detention.
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Source: Legit.ng
