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El-Rufai’s son wins Kaduna North APC primary

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May 28, 2022

Tunde Adeleke

El Rufai s son wins Kaduna North APC primary

Governor Nasir El-Rufai appears to have positioned one of his own in Kaduna’s politics as his son- Bello El-Rufai, has clinched Kaduna North Local Government House of Representatives primary.

Announcing the victory via the Bello El-rufa’i Support Group handle, @Besg2023, the junior El-Rufai thanked his supporters, while accepting the nomination as the party’s flagbearer in next year’s House of Reps elections.

He tweeted: “It is with deep and heartfelt humility and determination that we accept the victory of our nomination as the flag-bearers of the @OfficialAPCNg for the seat of House Of Reps (Kaduna North Local Govt).

“As we transition to the next phase of campaign, We urge you to trust us, work with us, campaign with us to make Kaduna North great again. We hope you will put massive support behind us come February 2023 at the general elections. Thank you all.”

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