Despite Grievances, Sule Lamido Reaffirms Loyalty to PDP, Opens Door to Political Alliance

By Ladan Nasidi, Kano

A former Governor of Jigawa State and one of the founding fathers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji (Dr.) Sule Lamido, has reaffirmed his loyalty to the party, saying he remains committed despite what he described as “numerous injustices” against him and his political family.

Addressing party loyalists on Monday at his office in the Sharada area of Kano, Lamido declared, “I am still a PDP man. I have not left the party, and I do not intend to abandon what we collectively built because of personal grievances.”

However, the former governor signalled a possible political realignment, stating that his next move would be determined after a critical meeting expected to hold by the end of December 2025.

“By December 31, 2025, we will clearly know the direction to take,” he said. “I and my supporters are open to alliances with any political party, depending on how events unfold.”

Lamido urged his supporters to remain calm and patient, assuring them that efforts were ongoing to resolve the party’s deepening internal crises. According to him, “The problems in PDP are not beyond solution. What we need is sincerity, dialogue and respect for the party’s constitution.”

He disclosed that he had held consultations with prominent party leaders, including former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, who, he said, “shares our concern about the state of the party and has assured us that steps are being taken to restore unity.”

Speaking on the controversial executive committee formed at the party’s Ibadan convention, Lamido maintained that the exercise was illegal and unacceptable. “That convention did not follow due process,” he said. “I gave the party a 10-day ultimatum to correct the anomaly. If they fail to do the right thing, we will pursue all lawful options.”

The former governor also expressed displeasure over what he described as the deliberate denial of his ambition to contest for the PDP national chairmanship. “I was unfairly prevented from contesting. Such actions are unnecessary and only weaken the party we claim to be protecting,” he stated.

He warned that continued disregard for internal democracy could have serious consequences. “A party that ignores justice and fairness cannot inspire confidence among its members or the electorate,” Lamido said.

The meeting attracted a large turnout of political heavyweights, including all commissioners, 27 local government chairmen and 30 lawmakers who served during Lamido’s administration in Jigawa State. Also present were key PDP stakeholders and women leaders from all 27 local government areas of the state, who pledged continued loyalty to his leadership.