Former Jigawa State Governor and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has warned Nigerians against repeating what he described as the mistake of voting for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in previous elections.

Lamido gave the warning while speaking at the inauguration of the PDP Campaign Council, held at the party’s state headquarters in Dutse, Jigawa State.

He urged Nigerians to critically assess the performance of previous PDP administrations and compare it with that of the current administration before making their choices in the 2027 general elections.

“I believe Nigerians have learnt from their mistakes. Therefore, they must critically examine the achievements of previous administrations under the PDP and compare them with those of the current administration before deciding who should lead them,” he said.

Lamido accused the APC-led administration of failing to meet the expectations of Nigerians, saying the country and Jigawa State needed experienced and competent leaders to address their challenges.

He also criticised the APC administration, alleging that citizens in the state and across the country had suffered setbacks in healthcare, education and other critical sectors.

“Today, Jigawa is facing serious challenges in accessing quality healthcare. Hospitals lack adequate medical services and essential drugs, while the education sector continues to deteriorate,” he said.

Lamido described the PDP as a major force in Nigeria’s political history, noting that many political leaders began their careers under the party.

“Since 1999, almost all political parties have collapsed, leaving the PDP as the only surviving party to date,” he said.

“It has seen yesterday, Today and, by the grace of God, it will see tomorrow,” Lamido added.

He further assured party supporters that the PDP was prepared to campaign for its candidates at all levels, including the presidency, Senate, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly.

He pledged that the party would conduct peaceful campaigns without insults, intimidation or personal attacks, stressing that its major objective was to restore good governance and public confidence in leadership.

2027: Don’t repeat your previous mistake – Lamido warns Nigerians against APC 

Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has accused supporters of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, of smearing Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso following their political separation.

Sani was reacting to a recent statement by the ADC accusing Kwankwaso of supporting Obi out of personal ambition and working for President Bola Tinubu.

In a post on his X handle, Sani said the criticism of the two politicians, including allegations that they were working for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or Tinubu, stemmed from bitterness over their political split.

“The ADC guys are still bitter about the Peter and Kwankwaso divorce, hence the smear that they are working for the ruling party or the President,” he wrote.

He argued that both politicians had established independent political records and were entitled to make their own political choices.

“No consideration to the fact that they are all accomplished politicians with their own independent track records, and have the right to associate and disassociate,” Sani added.

According to him, the criticism was a consequence of the politicians’ refusal to be used for the political interests of others.

“This is the price they will continue to pay for refusing to be supplementary, and disposable cargoes in someone’s container.

“They wanted to use them and sacrifice them for ritual in their perennial political expeditions. Political parties shouldn’t be cultish groups where one can’t pull out in peace,” he said.

ADC supporters bitter over Obi, Kwankwaso’s ‘divorce’ — Shehu Sani