The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appealed to former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, to drop his lawsuit and support ongoing efforts to stabilise the crisis-ridden opposition party.
Lamido had recently criticised the party’s handling of its leadership dispute during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, where he referenced a suit he filed challenging the process.
Responding to his comments, Umar Sani, a close ally of PDP National Chairman Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), said several of Lamido’s claims were “inaccurate and in need of clarification.”
Sani stressed that no court ruling prevented the PDP from holding its national convention, contrary to Lamido’s assertions.
According to him, “The court only directed that Lamido be allowed to participate in the contest after proper verification. That decision was appealed at the Supreme Court.”
He further noted that a separate court in Ibadan expressly authorised the convention to proceed, leading to the emergence of duly elected national officers.
“The claim that the PDP has no legitimate leadership is simply incorrect,” he added.
Sani urged Lamido to demonstrate maturity and prioritise party unity during this critical period, warning that continued legal battles would only weaken the PDP.
“Sule Lamido is one of the party’s founding figures. What the PDP needs now is cohesion, not prolonged litigation. If we remain trapped in courtrooms, victory will continue to escape us,” he said.
He also encouraged Lamido to work harmoniously with Chairman Turaki, noting that both men have enjoyed a cordial relationship in the past and remain key to restoring internal stability.
The appeal comes at a time when the PDP is grappling with internal divisions and mounting public criticism over its recent electoral and administrative setbacks.
