El-Rufai Has Not Left APC, Says Governor Sule

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has dismissed speculation that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has left the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He also ruled out the possibility of a merger involving opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Sule’s comments follow a recent closed-door meeting in Abuja involving El-Rufai, Social Democratic Party (SDP) Chairman Shehu Gabam, former presidential candidate Hamza Al-Mustapha, and Segun Sowunmi, an ally of Atiku Abubakar.

The meeting, held at the SDP Secretariat, reportedly focused on strengthening opposition engagement in the country.

Gabam Speaks on the Meeting

Shehu Gabam, speaking about the gathering, clarified that no official announcements were made regarding El-Rufai or others joining the SDP.

“There is no official statement from El-Rufai or any of them about officially joining the SDP. They are open to conversation and negotiations for a better Nigeria. It’s not about a political party; it’s about the future of Nigeria,” Gabam said.

Governor Sule Responds

Appearing on Channels TV’s Today’s Politics, Governor Sule reassured APC members that El-Rufai remains committed to the party.

“El-Rufai has not left our party; he is still part of the party,” Sule stated.

“I think it’s too early to start making those kinds of permutations, that this one is leaving and therefore the house is coming down.”

Sule expressed confidence in the APC’s ability to maintain unity and deliver results that would resonate with Nigerians before the next elections.

“What we are going to do in the next two years will be determined by our party. I strongly believe we will perform wonderfully in the next two years, and once we are able to do that, I don’t think the party needs to fear any merger,” he added.

The governor’s remarks highlight the APC’s determination to remain cohesive and focused amid ongoing political speculations.