By: Bayero Ade
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has spoken about the rumored tensions between former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and the All Progressives Congress (APC), as well as El-Rufai’s failed ministerial nomination.
According to Politics Nigeria, during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Governor Sule dismissed claims of El-Rufai leaving the APC, stressing that the former governor remains committed to the party.
“El-Rufai is still a member of our party. It’s too early to assume that anyone leaving would cause the party to collapse,” Sule said on Wednesday evening.
He also revealed that he has not been in contact with El-Rufai since the latter left office. “I am not aware of his activities or whereabouts,” Sule admitted.
Commenting on El-Rufai’s inability to secure a ministerial appointment, Sule clarified that the decision to appoint or reject nominees rests entirely with President Bola Tinubu.
El-Rufai’s nomination was blocked after failing to pass Senate screening, with reports suggesting he blames President Tinubu for the outcome. Unconfirmed sources allege that El-Rufai is now planning to oppose Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
Furthermore, El-Rufai is reportedly at odds with his successor, Governor Uba Sani, adding to speculation about his political trajectory.
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