Former governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to resolve its inside disaster, demanding the dissolution of the resolutions of the latest elective nationwide conference and the rapid formation of a nationwide caretaker committee as an alternative.
Lamido made the decision on Thursday whereas addressing his supporters—together with former native authorities chairmen, ex-commissioners, and different political appointees—who paid him a solidarity go to at his Sharada workplace in Kano metropolis in Kano State.
“The present turmoil within the get together is partly linked to efforts to undermine my political relevance,” Lamido mentioned.
He insisted that his authorized actions weren’t aimed toward forcing himself into get together management, however somewhat to guard the PDP’s legacy and defend his elementary rights, which he mentioned had been violated.
He claimed that, as issues stand, Umar Damagum and Samuel Anyanwu remained the legit leaders of the get together till their tenure expires on December 8, 2025.
He warned that permitting the get together to proceed with out clear management constructions may jeopardise the way forward for aspirants, serving officeholders, and people planning to recontest positions.
“I’m pushing for a caretaker committee. I’m calling on Wike, Damagum, and others to forgive each other and help the formation of a unified caretaker physique,” Lamido mentioned.
The previous governor urged PDP leaders to convene a joint assembly to truthfully handle the get together’s challenges and restore it to its rightful place in nationwide politics.
He additionally appealed to his supporters to stay calm and affected person till December 8 to see how occasions unfold.
