Former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, has accused Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors of preventing him from contesting the party’s national chairmanship.
In an interview with BBC Hausa Service, Lamido said the governors not only refused to provide him with a nomination form but also ignored a court order directing the party to allow his participation in the race.
Pressure from PDP Governors’ Forum Chairman
Lamido revealed that Bala Mohammed, Bauchi State governor and chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, personally called him to request that he step down. According to Lamido, the governors feared he would act independently if elected.
He quoted Mohammed as saying: “My elder brother, you are stronger than us. If we make you chairman, we can’t influence you.”
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In response, Lamido reminded the governor of the party’s history, stating: “When PDP was formed, you were not there. The party with history should not be controlled by one person.”
Court Order Ignored
Despite obtaining a court order compelling the PDP to admit him into the chairmanship race, Lamido said the governors refused to comply and instead filed an appeal.
Rejection of Recent PDP Convention Outcome
Lamido also rejected the leadership elected at the recent PDP convention, where Tanimu Turaki was appointed national chairman, describing the process as unacceptable and the convention as “null and void.”
He called on senior stakeholders, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, to intervene and help restructure the PDP, urging a return to the party’s founding principles to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy and development.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
