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Abdullahi Sule Declares APC Untouchable, Calls ADC a ‘Non-Player’ Ahead of 2027

Published by Samuel Ayomide on March 24th, 2026.

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has downplayed the rising profile of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the opposition party as an unlikely contender ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Sule emphasized that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which currently controls 31 states, has little reason to be intimidated by an opposition party yet to govern a single state. “At one point, people said the PDP was the main opposition, now it is the ADC. You’ll continue to see these narratives shift. There is no threat to our party,” he said, according to Premium Times.

Sule also addressed the nation’s insecurity challenges, particularly the persistent issues of terrorism and banditry. He expressed strong support for state policing, citing it as a structural solution capable of strengthening local law enforcement. “When we discussed at the National Economic Council (NEC), 35 out of 37 governors signed up in support of state policing. Nasarawa is fully committed to this initiative,” he told The Guardian.

The governor noted that while the policy requires legal amendments at both the National Assembly and state levels, broad consensus has already been achieved among state executives. “It’s a process, but the commitment is there. Every state understands the need for localized policing as a solution to insecurity,” Sule added.

Despite Sule’s dismissal of ADC as a threat, the opposition party continues to make inroads, attracting defections from prominent politicians and positioning itself as a growing force against the Tinubu administration. Daily Trust reports that ADC strategists are actively mobilizing support ahead of the 2027 elections, aiming to present a credible alternative to the ruling party.

Sule’s comments signal confidence in APC’s dominance while highlighting the party’s focus on security reforms as a central plank of its electoral strategy. Analysts, speaking to The Nation Newspaper, suggest that state policing could become a key talking point in campaigns across Nigeria’s northern and central regions.