SDP Disowns Alleged Alliance with ADC in Kaduna Bye-Election
Form: Femi Mustapha in Kaduna
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kaduna State has distanced itself from reports claiming it has entered into a coalition with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the August 16, 2025, bye-election in the Kajuru/Chikun Federal Constituency.
In a statement signed on Thursday by the State Chairman, Hon. Adamu Idris, the claims were described as false and attributed to impostors attempting to mislead the public.
Idris alleged that Hon. Nasiru Maikano, who is neither a member nor an official of the SDP, had issued a statement suggesting that the party had formed an alliance with the ADC.
“To clarify, Hon. Nasiru Maikano does not represent or serve as the chairman of SDP in Kaduna State, and the SDP is not in any coalition with any political party in Kaduna State,” he stated.
The SDP chairman urged the public to disregard the misleading statement, warning that such actions could undermine the party’s prospects in the upcoming elections. He also indicated that the incident would be reported to the appropriate authorities, as it contravened the party’s constitution.
Idris reaffirmed that the party’s candidate for the Kajuru/Chikun seat is Comrade Johnathan Maikaratu Wushiri. He urged residents of Zaria Kewaye and Basawa State Assembly constituencies to ignore the “false claims” of the impostors.
Additionally, he appealed to party members to remain law-abiding and comply with all Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regulations before, during, and after the elections.
