According to Vanguard, Sule Lamido, a former governor of Jigawa State, has offered insights regarding the current departure of prominent PDP members. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Lamido ascribed the previous governor of Katsina State’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the political dynamics of the area throughout history. He mentioned that the All Peoples Party (APP) had previously ruled Katsina until the PDP’s triumph in 2003 thanks to the assistance of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. But the state returned to the APC with the rise of former President Muhammadu Buhari and his allies in politics.
Regarding speculation about motives behind defections, Lamido dismissed claims that it was solely due to fear of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
He stated, “I see it as he wants to meet them. I don’t believe that he went to APC because of the EFCC. Though, I remember what the former national chairman of APC, Adams Oshiomhole said that when you defect to the APC, all your sins are forgotten.”
Lamido expressed concern over the internal dynamics within PDP, particularly in Imo State, he stated, “The leadership of the party was extremely unfair to Ihedioha who first asked if Anyanwu will contest for governor and when Anyanwu said yes, Ihedioha left it for him and yet, Anyanwu still did not leave the post of National secretary. It is not fair.”
Expanding on the role of the judiciary in exacerbating PDP’s challenges, Lamido referenced the Supreme Court’s controversial ruling in Ihedioha’s case, which overturned his election victory. He lamented the judiciary’s alleged bias and its impact on the party’s fortunes, particularly in the Southeast geopolitical zone.
Despite the turmoil within PDP, Lamido ruled out the possibility of joining the APC, he said, “No, they will not accept me. Go and ask President Bola Tinubu, if he and his APC will accept me.” CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
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