Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- In his most visible political engagement since dumping the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Wednesday, led a massive campaign rally for the African Democratic Party (ADP) candidate, Alex Adanu, in Kujama, Chikun Local Government Area.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday for the bye-election to fill the vacant Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency seat.

Mr El-Rufai, accompanied by chanting supporters, toured villages and towns in the constituency, urging residents to back the ADC flag bearer.

His motorcade, which snaked through the communities, was met with cheers and applause, with many rushing to catch a glimpse of the former governor...