{
  "id": 9964114,
  "title": "El-Rufai’s ex-ally promises to deliver 11 LGAs to APC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/el-rufais-ex-ally-promises-to-deliver-11-lgas-to-apc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T10:53:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/26/el-rufais-ex-ally-promises-to-deliver-11-lgas-to-apc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Chief of Staff and a political ally of ex Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Alhaji Bashir Sai'du, has vowed to deliver Zazzau emirate to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in upcoming elections to showcase his political influence. Alhaji Bashir, who recently switched from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) with a large group of supporters, made this declaration during a meeting with Hon Isa Lawal, the Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs.\n\nAddressing his recent defection, Alhaji Bashir pledged his entire dedication to APC, countering those who claimed he left ADC voluntarily. He claimed that the outcome of the elections would be different in Zaria local government, asserting that his party would surpass President Buhari's past vote counts. He also pledged that there are approximately 3,091 ADC members from Lere local government who are transitioning to APC.\n\nAlhaji Bashir further stated that there are around 4,000 like-minded individuals in various local governments, vowing that anyone doubting his capabilities will witness his influence. He emphasized his political strength in 11 local governments of Zazzau emirate, claiming that no one can match the following his party possesses. Alhaji Bashir confirmed that he and his supporters are not ordinary politicians but dependable individuals who have already joined APC with 10,000 members.\n\nHe also discussed his political ground in Igabi and Kaduna South local governments, stating that his supporters are trustworthy and he has already aligned 10,000 of them with APC. Alhaji Bashir assured that they have been discussing strategies to win the elections. He also mentioned that the state government can plan independently, but if necessary, they can collaborate for the polls.",
  "summary": "Former Chief of Staff and a political ally of ex Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Alhaji Bashir Sai’du, has promised to deliver Zazzau emirate to the All Progressives Congress(APC) in the coming elections, to demonstrate his political clout. Alhaji Bashir, who recently defected from the African Democratic Congress(ADC) with his teeming supporters, gave this assurance when the […] El-Rufai’s ex-ally…",
  "key_points": [
    "Alhaji Bashir Sai du vows to deliver Zazzau emirate to APC in upcoming elections.",
    "Bashir switches from ADC to APC, promising 3,091 members from Lere local government.",
    "He claims his party has influence in 11 local governments, with 10,000 supporters."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}