Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), even as he voiced support for the Senator David Mark-led coalition involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
This clarification came over the weekend during an empowerment program hosted by Senator Mustapha Khabeeb (PDP, Jigawa South West) in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital.
Addressing his supporters, Lamido—one of the PDP’s founding pillars—emphasized that while he endorsed the opposition coalition’s mission to rescue Nigeria from the clutches of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), he remained firmly rooted in the party he helped build.
“Yes, I support the coming together of the opposition under the ADC, but let it be known I will never leave the PDP. I built this house with my sweat and soul. My role now is to offer guidance and ensure Nigeria finds her way back,” Lamido declared.
He condemned the APC administrations at both state and federal levels for what he described as “gross failure” across all governance sectors. Comparing performance records, Lamido praised the current PDP lawmakers from Jigawa for being people-focused, accusing their APC counterparts of prioritizing personal gain.
In a symbolic act underscoring unity among opposition forces, Lamido introduced the ADC state chairman, Kabiru Hussaini, to the PDP audience. The gesture served as a signal of collaborative intent among opposition parties seeking to challenge APC dominance.
Senator Mustapha Khabeeb, in alignment with Lamido, urged constituents to remember the development strides achieved during the PDP’s tenure, especially under Lamido’s leadership.
“From 1999 to 2015, and especially under Sule Lamido, Jigawa knew what development looked like—roads, schools, hospitals, real change. What do we have now? APC has brought nothing but hunger and hopelessness,” Khabeeb said.
Khabeeb also highlighted his ongoing empowerment initiatives. In the current year alone, over 3,000 beneficiaries received support in the form of agricultural and vocational equipment, including 600 irrigation machines, 100 solar-powered irrigation units, 100 paddy rice threshers, sewing and grinding machines, 750 sprayers, and 3,000 litres of herbicide.
“We’re not waiting for miracles, we’re working. Just like we did last year, and in 2023, we’re lifting our people out of poverty one tool, one machine at a time,” he added.
The event concluded with pro-PDP chants and a renewed pledge from party faithful to preserve its legacy and rally for a decisive political resurgence ahead of the 2027 elections.
ADC Slams APC for ‘Political Hypocrisy’ Over Buhari’s Death
Meanwhile, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the federal government of exhibiting “brazen hypocrisy” following their response to the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
The party, through its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, criticized what it termed a disingenuous display of mourning from those who had, in recent years, distanced themselves from Buhari’s legacy and used him as a scapegoat for national failures.
“The ruling party, which had spent the last two years blaming Buhari for Nigeria’s challenges, is now seeking to portray itself as the chief mourner,” the statement read.
The ADC reaffirmed its own plans to observe a three-day mourning period across all its chapters nationwide, suspending political engagements to honour Buhari’s service and sacrifice.
“Regardless of political affiliations, what cannot be denied is that President Buhari served this country with a fierce sense of duty, personal discipline, and conviction,” the party stated, noting his enduring popularity, especially among the masses.
However, the ADC criticized the APC for what it called an opportunistic pivot, arguing that a party that had invested significant energy in dismantling Buhari’s policies now sought to extract political mileage from his passing.
“We note with regrets that his own political party and the government, which had done everything in the last two years to tarnish his records, dismantle his legacies, and blame him for every one of their failings, are now posturing as the chief mourners at his burial,’’ the statement added.
The ADC called on Buhari’s family and supporters to remain vigilant against political opportunism during this period of national mourning and urged Nigerians to reflect on the late president’s values of discipline and duty as guiding principles for the future.
“Let his memory be a mirror that reflects the personal ethics we must continue to demand from leadership for generations to come,” Abdullahi concluded.
What you should know
Sule Lamido remains loyal to the PDP while backing a broader ADC-led opposition alliance. He sees the coalition as a necessary step to counter APC’s leadership failures but insists he won’t abandon the party he helped build.
Meanwhile, the ADC has called out the APC for what it described as opportunistic mourning of former President Buhari, a leader the ruling party had long distanced itself from before his death.
