By Watchmann

Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has dismissed claims of any factional involvement with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, reiterating that he remains committed to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the party that made him.

Alhaji Sule Lamido

Speaking during a media chat in Kano on Tuesday, Lamido acknowledged the challenges currently facing the opposition PDP but emphasized that he would be the last person to join the ADC coalition.

He addressed rumors suggesting his membership with the ADC and alleged support for Peter Obi’s candidacy within the coalition.

According to Lamido, a political coalition should be grounded in well-defined principles, unity, stability, security, and national prosperity, not driven by personal ambition, vengeance, or short-term aspirations.

He expressed concerns that the current mission of the ADC coalition is more about personal ambitions rather than a collective vision for the nation ahead of the 2027 elections.

Lamido, a member of the PDP’s Board of Trustees (BoT), reaffirmed his commitment to support any candidate, whether from within or outside the PDP, who is focused on restoring Nigeria’s lost glory and removing the ruling party from power in 2027.

“What we have today is a coalition of individuals from various parties, including the Labour Party, PDP, and others, who are not coming together as institutions of political parties. The coalition is made up of individuals, and that’s why I say, I will not join it,” Lamido stated.

He added, “For me, a coalition should have clear parameters—why are we coming together? It should be for democracy, unity, stability, security, and prosperity. These should be the unifying factors, not personal ambition, vengeance, or revenge.”

“I remain in PDP because I cannot walk out of my skin and crawl into a smaller one, like the ADC,” Lamido emphasized.

He further criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its failure to address the rising insecurity in the country, arguing that the government’s actions have disintegrated Nigeria and undermined national unity in the name of politics.

When asked whether supporting a presidential candidate outside the PDP would be considered anti-party, Lamido expressed frustration, referencing the actions of PDP governors in 2014.

“Who are those PDP governors who defected to the APC to destroy the PDP federal government? They came from Adamawa, Sokoto, Kano, Rivers, and Kwara states. So, why accuse me of being anti-party?” Lamido challenged.

He continued, “If members of the party obey its rules and constitution, there wouldn’t be a problem. There’s something majorly wrong in the PDP.

“In Osun State, a sitting PDP governor just declared support for Tinubu. Did anyone call him to ask what that means? Wike, who is now an APC minister, has said he will work against the PDP. Is that anti-party? What is it then?”

Lamido concluded by suggesting that for the PDP to redefine itself, its members and leaders must be ready to adhere to the party’s founding rules, constitution, and philosophy.