Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has hinted at dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) if its internal crisis is not resolved.
Lamido made this statement on Tuesday, during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service in Kaduna.
Lamide expressed displeasure over what he described as deliberate attempts by some individuals to weaken and destroy the PDP.
According to him, the party leadership’s failure to urgently address the deepening divisions may prompt him to consider aligning with another political party.
He said:
“If we cannot find solutions to the problems facing the PDP, I will have no option but to look elsewhere.”
Speaking further, Lamido noted that the PDP, which once served as a unifying platform for Nigerians, is now plagued by internal wrangling that has left loyal members frustrated and disillusioned.
He warned that continued infighting could further erode the party’s strength ahead of future elections, stressing that decisive steps must be taken to restore unity and discipline.
Meanwhile, Lamido has urged leaders of the PDP in Jigawa to prepare to ally with other political parties if the national leadership fails to resolve its deepening crisis.
Lamido said he would lead the PDP in Jigawa into such alliances to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
The former governor made the declaration on Monday during a meeting held at his office with PDP leaders and supporters from all 27 local government areas of Jigawa State.
Speaking to the gathering, Lamido, who governed the state from 2007 to 2015, briefed party faithful on the leadership tussle that has effectively paralysed the PDP national headquarters.
He revealed that the party’s national secretariat remained under a police lockdown as rival factions continue to vie for control of the National Working Committee (NWC).
Despite national paralysis, Lamido assured that the PDP leadership in Jigawa State remained “intact” and ready to act upon clear directives.
