Tension Rocks PDP! Lamido Insists On 10-Day Peace Deal, Seeks Cancellation Of Ibadan Convention

Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has directed his supporters to issue the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) a 10-day ultimatum to resolve its prolonged internal crisis, while also insisting on the dissolution of officials elected at the party’s Ibadan Elective Convention.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Lamido made the declaration on Thursday at his Sharada office in Kano, where he addressed hundreds of loyalists, including former local government chairmen, ex-commissioners, and key appointees from his administration.

The former governor, speaking firmly about what he described as the “hijack” of the party by external forces, demanded that the Ibadan convention results be nullified and replaced with a newly constituted Caretaker Committee to reset the party ahead of upcoming primaries.

‘Outsiders Have Taken Over PDP’ — Lamido Alleges

Lamido dismissed claims that he is responsible for the party’s current troubles, describing the accusations as politically driven attempts to tarnish his record.

“The problem today is that outsiders have taken over the party, sidelining founding members like me,” he said.

He further reiterated his call for a Caretaker Committee to oversee the party’s affairs before the next round of primaries.

Speaking on efforts to restore peace within the PDP, Lamido said he is advocating for a mediator-like leadership approach free from personal ego and political manipulation.

“I am pushing for a Caretaker Committee and asking Wike, Damagun, and others to forgive one another so we can move forward,” he stated.

Recalling his experience and political journey, he added: “I used to sell my manufactured products in Aba; I know what the numbers were.”

Lamido clarified that the current PDP leaders remain in office until their tenure expires.

“As it stands, Damagun and Anyanwu are still the party’s leaders,” he said, emphasizing that their mandates end on December 8, 2025.

He warned that sudden changes without proper structure could jeopardize the ambitions of party loyalists preparing for the next election cycle.

“Without stable leadership, the future of those contesting, those in office, and those planning to run again could be endangered,” he cautioned.

Sharing the personal burden he feels over the ongoing crisis, Lamido explained that his appeal to the courts is not driven by a desire for power but by the need to uphold justice and defend his violated rights.

“I’m not asking the court to declare me party leader, but to uphold our legacy and protect my constitutional rights,” he said.

Lamido also called for a broad leadership dialogue to map out genuine reconciliation steps.

“We must hold a joint meeting to sincerely and carefully address the issues troubling the PDP,” he stressed, urging his supporters to remain calm and attentive until December 8 as developments unfold.