Adebayo made this known during an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, April 6, 2025. According to him, several high-profile politicians, including Atiku and Obi, are considering the SDP as their new political platform as momentum builds towards the 2027 polls.

This revelation follows the recent defection of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the SDP, signaling a possible realignment of Nigeria’s political landscape.

“People are joining my party, and we are welcoming them,” Adebayo said. “You’ve seen how active I’ve been in receiving them. The only issue is helping them adapt to a system where rules and accountability matter.”

When asked specifically about the involvement of Peter Obi, Adebayo noted that discussions are ongoing.

“Until someone officially joins, we can’t say for certain. But I’ve been informed by reliable sources, including our Financial Secretary, that talks are in progress,” he said.

He also mentioned that the SDP maintains a strict internal structure based on fairness and transparency. “We conduct our affairs without court cases or controversies. Our 2022 national convention is a clear example of our integrity,” Adebayo added.

“If we stick to our values and offer Nigerians a credible alternative, we will defeat the APC and send President Bola Tinubu into retirement, whether in Lagos or anywhere else he chooses,” he declared.

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Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, confirmed the monarch’s death via his verified Twitter handle.

He said Idris died at the 44 Military Hospital, Kaduna on Sunday.

The governor said the Janazah prayer is scheduled for 5pm in Zaria, Kaduna State.

“It is with great sadness that I confirm the passing of the father of our state, His Highness Emir of Zazzau, Alh (Dr.) Shehu Idris CFR,” El-Rufai tweeted.

“He died at the 44 Military Hospital Kaduna today after a brief illness. Janazah prayer in Zaria is scheduled for 5 pm.”

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The state government announced this via Twitter on Saturday, noting that their action was in violation of the State public health preventive measures against the COVID-19.

According to the statement, both clerics “Malam Aminu Umar Usman and Malam Umar Shangel, will be prosecuted”.

This comes two days after the state government announced a 24-hour curfew which will last till further notice.

Beginning midnight of Thursday, residents were ordered by the state Deputy Governor, Hadiza Balarabe during a state broadcast, to stay inside their homes from dusk to dawn.

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