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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has clarified that his son, Bello belongs to the All Progressives Congress, APC, by personal conviction, even though he remains openly critical of the ruling party.<\/p>\n

Bello is currently a member of the House of Representatives for Kaduna North in the National Assembly.<\/p>\n

El-Rufai made the remarks during an appearance on BBC Hausa Service, Thursday evening, shortly after he allegedly thwarted an attempt by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS to detain him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport upon his return from Egypt.<\/p>\n

Addressing questions about his son\u2019s decision to remain with the APC, El-Rufai, now a prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress, ADC, emphasized that Bello is mature enough to chart his own political path.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy son Bello was elected under the platform of the APC and his electorate seem to be happy with the work he is doing, so since he is an adult of over 30 years, he can make his own choices. Politics is about personal preference,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He further noted that Bello\u2019s continued stay in the APC does not contradict his own opposition to the party.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf he wants to remain in the APC without getting involved in the party\u2019s wrongdoing because of the home training we gave him, then Alhamdulillah,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has clarified that his son, Bello belongs to the All Progressives Congress, APC, by personal conviction, even though he remains openly critical of the ruling party. Bello is currently a member of the House of Representatives for Kaduna North in the National Assembly. 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