Political Drama: Sule Lamido Claims APC Members Still Belong To PDP At Heart

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has asserted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) largely originated from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He made this statement during the PDP 2026 National Convention in Abuja, emphasizing that the party was built on ideals of unity and sacrifice for national development.

Lamido argued that most prominent figures in the APC, with the exception of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, previously belonged to the PDP, highlighting what he described as the ruling party’s strong roots in the opposition’s legacy.

He also urged former PDP members who had defected to return, calling on them to put aside personal interests in the interest of strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. According to him, the PDP remains the most credible alternative for the country.

“If you examine the APC, aside from President Tinubu, the rest have PDP backgrounds,” he said.

“I appeal to those who left their political home to come back. This is the party that gave many of you opportunities to become president, governors, and ministers.

“We are ready to forgive and move forward in the spirit of unity. This is not about individuals, but about national interest.”

Meanwhile, PDP chieftain Umar Sani stated that Lamido was unable to participate in the Ibadan National Convention that produced the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) because he did not follow the proper procedures for obtaining the chairmanship nomination form.

It will be recalled that Lamido had approached the Federal High Court in Abuja to challenge the outcome of the convention, claiming he was denied the opportunity to exercise his right to contest for the party’s national chairmanship.

However, Sani, speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, explained that Lamido only indicated interest in the position on the deadline day for submission of forms.

He also noted that Lamido attempted to purchase the form at Wadata House instead of the designated party annex, Legacy House, which further complicated his participation.