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Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has dismissed speculations about his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the party as a “smaller skin” unworthy of his political legacy.

Speaking with journalists in Kano on Tuesday, Lamido reiterated his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) despite its internal issues and pledged support for any political alliance, within or outside the PDP, that would secure Nigeria’s future ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“I believe in Nigeria. So any arrangements, be it within or outside the Peoples Democratic Party, that will secure and save Nigeria, I am ready to work with it in 2027,” he said.

Responding to rumours linking him to the ADC, the former Foreign Affairs Minister firmly denied any such move, stressing that his political identity remains tied to the PDP.

“I’m still in PDP, even though PDP has some problems, but I cannot renounce my history. I can’t simply walk out of my skin and crawl in flesh and blood and be conferred with a smaller skin called ADC. I cannot,” he said.

He emphasised the role the PDP had played in his political journey, having entrusted him with top positions such as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Governor of Jigawa State.

“So, I cannot simply renounce my history, my legacy and my heritage and say, ‘Today I got something new’. I am out of PDP. I will not do that,” Lamido added.

On the ongoing push for the creation of additional states in Nigeria, Lamido noted that while the demand may be legitimate, it does little to address the country’s most pressing challenges.

“Will the creation of new states solve our problems – insecurity, poverty, hunger and division between the North and the South? There are more pressing issues than creating additional states,” he said.

Lamido also weighed in on Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso’s recent visit to President Bola Tinubu, stating that the former Kano governor was within his rights to make such a move.

NgeneUkwenu:
This man is wicked.. . Atiku is finished. Ndi ara!

zero8zero:
Lol and to think he was putting firewood into the fire

NgeneUkwenu:
This man is wicked.. . Atiku is finished. Ndi ara!

onome25:
Omo no decieve Ur self.....🤪
he will surely crawl back to skin 2 skin to ADC!

helinues:
Onome, Lamido said he's not interested in joining ADC. Why not respect his opinion abi na by force?

helinues:
Onome, Lamido said he's not interested in joining ADC. Why not respect his opinion abi na by force?

Bentacur007:
You Dey with him
If he says he supports Obi APc urchins will say he is paper weight politician
😂😂

Putindbutt:
This coalition is indeed a kolision of confusion. The way people are scared to take full risks and fully commit their neck into it, is very laughable. It's just like a man telling a lady that from her head to her waist, he loves it but from her waist down, he doesn't like it 😂😂🤣.

Bentacur007:
I love the way ADC are playing their cards
APC will keep be confused about the whole matter
Keep it up Lamido 😂😂

onome25:
no be Nigeria politician again
many APC governors & PDP governors will move to ADC! just wait for the main man( the master himself - ATIKU ABUBAKAR ) to return to Nigeria.
the journey is very young watch hellinus🤪

Putindbutt:
This coalition is indeed a kolision of confusion. The way people are scared to take full risks and fully commit their neck into it, is very laughable. It's just like a man telling a lady that from her head to her waist, he loves it but from her waist down, he doesn't like it 😂😂🤣.

MemphitzDgreat1:
You cannot be thinking right if you think a Tinubu reelection is a good idea. Ain't no way you can be said to be thinking right.

Putindbutt:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/07/adc-is-smaller-skin-sule-lamido/

Putindbutt:
This coalition is indeed a kolision of confusion. The way people are scared to take full risks and fully commit their neck into it, is very laughable. It's just like a man telling a lady that from her head to her waist, he loves it but from her waist down, he doesn't like it 😂😂🤣.

helinues:
Only if wishes were horses, beggars would definitely ride

helinues:
Bro have you noticed that we have silent their supporters for some days now. We are not going to allow any of their narrations to sell again

Softmirror:
I don laugh fall for chair. To be honest na PDP go finish ADC.

Another funny slogan by our usual customers today nah ' we are confusing them'

MemphitzDgreat1:
You cannot be thinking right if you think a Tinubu reelection is a good idea. Ain't no way you can be said to be thinking right.