Lamido Sh*cks PDP: Declares Support For Peter Obi If Chosen As Coalition Candidate

Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has pledged his support for former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, should he emerge as the consensus candidate of the newly formed opposition coalition.

Speaking to journalists, Lamido was asked if he would back Obi, who has promised to serve only a single four-year term if elected president in 2027. In response, Lamido affirmed his willingness to support any candidate genuinely committed to rescuing Nigeria, while also making it clear he will remain a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

“If the coalition picks Peter Obi or any other candidate who is truly focused on saving Nigeria, I will back them. But I’m staying in the PDP. At this point, we should be beyond tribal and regional politics,” he said.

He emphasized that leadership should be based on competence and vision, not regional affiliation. “What has the North truly gained from producing most of the presidents if the region still lags in development? I’m open to any alliance that challenges the APC and offers a real chance to rescue the country,” Lamido added.

He further explained that the concept of zoning between North and South was originally introduced by the PDP to address the fallout from the annulment of the June 12 election. “It was a healing tool — a short-term measure to rebuild trust — but now, it has become more of a burden,” he concluded.