Lamido backs ADC coalition, affirms loyalty to PDP

Former Jigawa State governor and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Sule Lamido, has declared his support for the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while firmly maintaining his loyalty to the PDP.

Speaking at an empowerment programme organised by Senator Mustapha Khabeeb (PDP, Jigawa South West) in Dutse over the weekend, Lamido clarified his stance, noting that although he backs the unification of opposition parties under the ADC’s leadership, he has no intention of leaving the PDP.

“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,” he told a crowd of supporters.

Lamido criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) governments at both state and federal levels, accusing them of betraying the people’s trust and failing in governance.

He praised the PDP’s federal lawmakers from Jigawa State, stating they were working for the people, unlike their APC counterparts whom he accused of selfishness.

“The three PDP federal lawmakers from Jigawa are serving the people.

“APC lawmakers? They’re serving only themselves. Let the people judge,” he said.

As a symbolic show of unity among opposition forces, Lamido introduced the ADC Chairman in Jigawa State, Kabiru Hussaini, to the PDP audience—signaling his support for collaboration aimed at rebuilding the country.

Senator Mustapha Khabeeb echoed Lamido’s views, reflecting on the PDP’s record of development 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,” he said.

Khabeeb also showcased his own commitment to the PDP’s legacy through various empowerment programmes aimed at improving the lives of constituents.

Meanwhile, the ADC took a swipe at the APC and the federal government over what it called “hypocrisy” following their public mourning of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

The ADC accused the ruling party of attempting to rewrite the narrative, noting that the APC had repeatedly blamed Buhari for the country’s woes in recent years.

In a statement signed by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC announced a three-day period of mourning in honour of the late former president.

“During this period, the ADC will suspend all political activities and public statements in honour of Buhari’s contributions to the country,” the statement read.

“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,” it added.