Former Governor of Jigawa State and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Sule Lamido, has formally declared his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman of the party.
In a statement released early Monday, Lamido confirmed that he would be at the PDP National Headquarters, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, by 11:00 a.m. today to purchase his nomination form.
“By the grace of God, I shall today, Monday 27th October 2025, by 11 a.m., be at Wadata Plaza, the National Headquarters of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to purchase the nomination form to run for the office of the National Chairman of the Party,” Lamido announced.
The former Minister of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to democracy, unity, and justice, pledging to restore the PDP’s lost glory and reposition it as a strong national force ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Lamido’s political career spans over four decades, marked by loyalty and consistency.
As Governor of Jigawa State from 2007 to 2015, he was widely recognized for his developmental strides and inclusive governance. Earlier, as Minister of Foreign Affairs (1999–2003) under President Olusegun Obasanjo, he played a key role in reshaping Nigeria’s diplomatic relations, especially within Africa.
Party insiders describe Lamido’s move as “timely and rejuvenating,” saying it could bring renewed unity and discipline to the PDP at a critical time in its reorganization.
“Lamido represents the old guard of the PDP — the generation that built the party from scratch. His return to the leadership race could signal a new era of revival,” a PDP National Executive Committee member told Rimawa Global News in confidence.
However, analysts predict a competitive contest as other aspirants prepare to join the race. Many believe Lamido’s entry could alter the party’s power dynamics, given his strong grassroots influence and enduring alliances across northern Nigeria.
The PDP, Nigeria’s longest-surviving political party, has struggled to regain its footing since losing federal power in 2015.
The upcoming national convention later this year is viewed as a decisive moment for its future direction and leadership renewal.
As attention turns to Wadata Plaza this morning, all eyes will be on Sule Lamido, whose declaration marks a defining moment in the PDP’s journey toward repositioning itself as a credible alternative in Nigeria’s political landscape.
