Ex-Jigawa Governor Lamido reacts to El-Rufai’s Invitation to SDP.
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Former Jigawa State Governor and prominent member of the PDP, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has responded to an invitation from former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai, who urged politicians to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
El-Rufai recently announced his defection from the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) to SDP.
In a recent interview, El-Rufai without directly naming Lamido called on opposition leaders including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Rauf Aregbesola and others to follow his move to SDP.
However, Sule Lamido strongly criticized this call, arguing that El-Rufai lacks the political ideology and commitment to national development required to make such an appeal.
“Honestly, without disrespect, how does he expect us in PDP to follow him to another party? The PDP is the party that made him who he is,” Lamido stated in an interview with BBC.
Comparing the situation to family lineage, Lamido added, “How can a grandson claim that his grandfather knows nothing?”
Lamido recalled that El-Rufai once dismissed the influence of political elders in Nigeria, claiming that he and his allies were the real power brokers when he was governor.
“But now, he says he advised Buhari on his next steps. If he truly believes Buhari’s instructions are irrelevant, why did he seek his approval before leaving APC?” he remarked.
Lamido reiterated his commitment to PDP, dismissing claims that the party is finished.
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“No matter the challenges within PDP, this is the party that shaped Nigerian democracy. If El-Rufai was ever a minister, it was under PDP. Everything he has today, PDP made it possible,” he stated.
He emphasized that if he had ever considered leaving PDP, he would have done so in 2014 when the APC was formed, but he chose to remain.
“They left PDP in anger, claiming it had failed. Now APC has failed them, so what next?” he questioned.
Addressing the broader political landscape, Lamido cautioned against making leadership decisions based on emotions.
“Leadership is not driven by anger, frustration, or personal ambition. It requires patience, foresight, and a commitment to the peace and well-being of the nation,” he said.
Regarding calls to remove President Bola Tinubu, Lamido warned against opposition driven by personal grievances.
“If the goal is to remove Tinubu, it should not be out of anger. You don’t fight a leader simply because he upset you or for revenge.
Governance should be about national interest, not personal emotions,” he declared.
He urged Nigerian politicians to focus on the country’s progress rather than personal disputes.
“Nigeria’s image in the world is at stake. Our governance must respect human rights and ensure peace. What we need is reform, not emotional reactions,” Lamido concluded.
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