Jigawa PDP Tells Shettima, APC to Stop Attributing Tinubu Endorsement to Lamido
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State has dismissed claims suggesting that former Governor of the state, Dr. Sule Lamido, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The party said Lamido had never endorsed Tinubu or the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that any political declaration by the former governor would come directly from him.
In a press statement signed by its state chairman, Hon. Babandi Ibrahim Gumel Gumel, the PDP urged Vice President Kashim Shettima and the APC leadership to desist from attributing political positions or endorsements to Lamido.
The party described the former governor as a respected national political figure with a long history of political consistency, courage and commitment to the PDP.
It recalled that during the 2013–2015 political realignments, when five governors elected on the PDP platform defected to form the APC, Lamido remained in the opposition party despite his involvement in the political reform movement that preceded the development.
According to the statement, Lamido’s decision to remain in the PDP demonstrated his commitment to political principles rather than opportunistic political movements.
The Jigawa PDP further maintained that Lamido had never concealed his political positions or relied on third parties to communicate his decisions, adding that he had the political authority and courage to announce any endorsement personally.
“Until then, any claim or insinuation from external political actors remains an unhelpful speculation,” the statement said.
The party also declared that the PDP structure in Jigawa State remained intact and firmly loyal to the former governor.
It said its members and supporters were prepared to align with whatever political direction Lamido personally announces.
The PDP called on the APC leadership to concentrate on addressing the country’s governance challenges instead of allegedly attempting to manufacture political alliances.
