Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has dismissed rumors suggesting he is defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the party as a “smaller skin” that does not reflect the scale of his political legacy.
Addressing journalists in Kano on Tuesday, Sule Lamido reiterated his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), acknowledging the party’s internal issues but maintaining his commitment to its principles.
He also expressed openness to supporting any political alliance—within or outside the PDP—that is committed to securing Nigeria’s future as the country looks ahead to the 2027 general elections.
“I believe in Nigeria. So any arrangements, be it within or outside the Peoples Democratic Party, that will secure and save Nigeria, I am ready to work with it in 2027,” he said.
Addressing the rumors linking him to the ADC, the former Foreign Affairs Minister firmly dismissed the claims, emphasizing that his political identity remains firmly rooted in the PDP.
“I’m still in PDP, even though PDP has some problems, but I cannot renounce my history. I can’t simply walk out of my skin and crawl in flesh and blood and be conferred with a smaller skin called ADC. I cannot,” he said.
He highlighted the significant role the PDP has played in shaping his political career, having entrusted him with key positions like Minister of Foreign Affairs and Governor of Jigawa State.
“So, I cannot simply renounce my history, my legacy and my heritage and say, ‘Today I got something new’. I am out of PDP. I will not do that,” Lamido added.
On the ongoing push for the creation of additional states in Nigeria, Sule Lamido noted that while the demand may be legitimate, it does little to address the country’s most pressing challenges.
“Will the creation of new states solve our problems insecurity, poverty, hunger and division between the North and the South? There are more pressing issues than creating additional states,” he said.
Sule Lamido also commented on Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso’s recent visit to President Bola Tinubu, stating that the former Kano governor was well within his rights to take such an action.
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