Nasarawa State Governor, Alhaji Abdullahi Sule, has dismissed concerns over a potential merger of opposition political parties challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking on national television on Thursday, Sule addressed various national issues, including the impact of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

He acknowledged the tough decisions taken by the president but emphasized that the long-term benefits would shape Nigerians’ opinions by the 2027 general elections.

According to Sule, Tinubu’s policies are already showing positive outcomes, with steady economic growth and increased production.

He also praised the president for revitalizing the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries, describing the achievement as a significant milestone worthy of celebration.

He also said he was happy with Tinubu’s posture to the controversy that trailed tax reform bills currently being worked on by the National Assembly.

There have been rumours of nocturnal meetings of alignment and realignment of political gladiators.

According to sources, several moves are ongoing that may lead to merger of political parties as the 2027 general elections draw closer.

While some pundits said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) may lead the merger, others said the proposed merger may include other political parties.

However, the two leading opposition parties had since denied any planned merger.

Reacting to the meeting of politicians across political parties’ divide, Sule said, there was nothing to worry about, insisting that the APC was on the right track.Asked if the treatment given to the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, by the current government could spell doom for the re-election of Tinubu in 2027, the governor said: “To be honest with you, el-Rufai has not left our party. And it is really very early to be talking about 2027.

“We have just done one year and a lot still need to be done. So, it is too early to start making such permutations that this one is leaving and the house is collapsing.

Asked if he was worried over the gathering of political gladiators from different political parties, Sule said: “As for me, I am not scared.”

“For your information here in Nasarawa State, we have had elections in 2019 where I ran against two very powerful candidates – a former minister Labaran Maku and a former member of the House of Representatives.

“In 2023, both merged with others. But, here I’m sitting as the governor.

“With all due respect to all the politicians holding several meetings, I do not see them displacing our party.

“What we are going to do in the next two years will determine where the pendulum will swing, and I strongly believe that we are going to perform wonderfully in the next two years.

“And once we are able to do that, I don’t think the party needs to care about any merger of political parties.

“The performance of the party won’t be judged alone based on the Federal Government, but the states, and local governments.

“If you go look at the performances by our governors, I say there’s nothing to worry about.”