2027 drama brews: Governor Sule warns against plot to break APC, insists Buhari, Malami staying put

DDM News

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has strongly denied reports that former President Muhammadu Buhari and ex-Attorney General Abubakar Malami are planning to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general election.

He made this known during a public address in Lafia on Friday.

Diaspora digital media (DDM) noted that Sule was reacting to widespread speculations that some prominent figures from the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) were considering exiting the APC.

These rumours suggested that members of the CPC bloc felt sidelined by the Bola Tinubu-led administration.

The governor, however, dismissed the claims as baseless and misleading.

He insisted that those attempting to sow discord within the APC would not succeed.

According to him, the CPC bloc remains firmly rooted within the APC and has no intention of breaking away.

He emphasized that former President Muhammadu Buhari remains the most significant figure in the CPC legacy.

“Our father, former President Muhammadu Buhari, is CPC,” he declared.

He added, “There is no other person that represents CPC more than Buhari.”

Governor Sule noted that Buhari has always had a strong base of support across the country.

He reminded the public that Buhari commands a loyal following of 12 million voters who have consistently supported him.

“He keeps carrying his 12 million voters along with him wherever he goes,” Sule said.

He further stated that Buhari’s loyalty to the APC remains intact and unquestionable.

“Buhari is not going anywhere from APC,” he added.

The governor also addressed the speculation surrounding Abubakar Malami’s loyalty to the party.

He claimed that efforts to lure Malami away from the APC would be futile.

“Those trying to take Malami away will not succeed,” Sule stated.

He affirmed that Malami, like Buhari, remains committed to the APC and its future.

Governor Sule shared details of a recent visit to Buhari in Kaduna.

According to him, the visit was aimed at reaffirming their collective loyalty to the former president.

He said they assured Buhari that he still holds a vital role within the party’s structure.

“We went to see Baba in Kaduna and we told him he is not going anywhere,” he revealed.

The governor’s comments come at a time when internal tensions within the APC are becoming more visible.

There have been growing concerns over how former CPC members are being treated under the Tinubu administration.

Some observers believe the current administration has neglected the CPC bloc in key appointments and party affairs.

However, Sule sought to reassure both party members and the public that unity remains the party’s priority.

He warned against listening to elements trying to fracture the APC from within.

He reiterated that the party is stronger together and will resist any attempt at division.

The CPC was one of the legacy parties that merged to form the APC in 2013.

Other parties in the merger included the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), and a faction of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

Buhari, as the former leader of the CPC, played a pivotal role in the formation and success of the APC.

His influence continues to shape the party’s internal dynamics and public appeal.

Governor Sule’s remarks were aimed at reinforcing the confidence of party supporters in the face of growing political speculation.

He urged all APC loyalists to stay united and focus on the party’s broader goals.

He stressed that the leadership of the APC remains committed to inclusiveness and stability.

As the 2027 election approaches, such statements may serve as a strategy to calm nerves and preserve internal harmony.

Governor Sule concluded by calling on party members to avoid distractions and remain loyal to the APC’s ideals.

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