Lamido expresses concern over PDP leadership crises, signals readiness for alliances

Former Jigawa Governor  Alhaji  Sule Lamido, on Monday in Kano, warned that the deepening leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could undermine the party’s role as Nigeria’s principal opposition.

Our correspondent reports that Lamido spoke at a stakeholders’ meeting of the party meeting in his Kano residence.

Lamido said the gathering was meant to brief the party members on the ongoing efforts to resolve the lingering internal rift.

He disclosed that he had begun consultations with the PDP Governors and the Chairman of the party’s Reconciliation Committee, Dr Bukola Saraki, to chart a way forward, with further talks scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Lamido urged party loyalists to remain patient and avoid actions that could inflame tensions.

He reiterated, “In spite of its challenges, the PDP remained the only viable opposition capable of restoring political stability, economic growth and security in Nigeria.”

Lamido also called on Nigerians to embrace patriotism, dedication and sacrifice, stressing that such values are essential to rebuilding the nation.

Addressing Jigawa party members, Lamido assured them that “they would be free to contest the 2027 General Elections on the PDP platform” and urged them to take the message to the grassroots.

While not ruling out future alliances, Lamido said any such move would be considered only after all the internal mechanisms for resolving the party’s differences had been exhausted.