The Digest: Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has dismissed the African Democratic Congress as a negligible political threat ahead of the 2027 elections, stating that the ruling All Progressives Congress has no reason to fear a party that controls no state. Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today, Sule described the narrative of a shifting opposition threat as a recurring political pattern, adding that the goalpost will continue to move. He also expressed strong support for state policing, revealing that 35 out of 37 governors endorsed the initiative at a recent National Economic Council meeting.
Key Points:
- Sule's remarks downplay the growing profile of the ADC, which has recently attracted defections from Peter Obi and other opposition figures.
- The governor's confidence reflects the APC's numerical dominance, controlling 31 states ahead of the 2027 elections.
- State policing received overwhelming support from 35 governors, signaling a potential shift in Nigeria's security architecture.
- Sule acknowledged that implementing state policing will require legislative amendments at both the federal and state levels.
- The interview touched on insecurity, with Sule expressing confidence in state policing as the most effective long-term solution.
As the ADC positions itself as a potential opposition force, Governor Sule's dismissal of the party underscores the APC's confidence in its electoral strength, while the push for state policing gains significant momentum among state executives.
Sources: Punch
