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Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has described the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a party full of sprinters.


Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Tuesday, Lamido, who was present at the launch of the ADC in July, said he’s still a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, saying he can’t leave a big party for a small one.

He, however, advised presidential hopefuls in the ADC to slow down and be more circumspect about how they run for the 2027 presidential race.

Lamido made this statement amid the ongoing political debate about Peter Obi’s pledge to serve for four years if given the opportunity to lead the country.

Recall that barely 24 hours after the launch of the party, former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, declared his ambition for the 2027 presidential election.

Although former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has not officially announced his interest in the 2027 presidential contest, it is speculated that the former PDP chieftain is prepping for the 2027 race.

While conversations about the ADC have largely been reduced to the ambitions of some party leaders, Lamido advised the presidential hopefuls to ‘slow down’ and focus on a strategy that will help them defeat the ruling APC in 2027.

“Let them look inward and keep connecting with people quietly so that by the time they come out in full force the energy will be there. I think there are too much rushing, there are too many sprinters there, they should slow down and look at issues in a deeper way…so that they will be able to remove this cancer called APC,” he said.

AMINDA:
Wise words from the sage. At the moment, Obidients seem to be campaigning against other members of the coalition. Obi should take it easy and prepare for the party primaries. This isn't about just him, the stakes are much higher. The Southeast as a region deserves more than just a 4-year single term after such a long time of being out of power but it must be strategically negotiated for from a position of strength like Tinubu did with Buhari in 2015. The negotiations and political horsetrading with other stakeholders should be done indoors and not via social media handles.

emkz:
When APC was formed, there was an agreement on who'd go first.

After two blocs (ACN and CPC) worked to ensure his victory at Onikan Stadium, a hard-fought victory, Atiku did not fully commit to working for APC but did not undermine it either.

Now in ADC, they cannot even agree on an election to select their flagbearer. One bloc wants a democratic primary, another bloc wants undemocratic installation because they know their man has no chance.

Let ADC set a democratic example. It doesn't have to go the way of the failed coalition between Kingsley Moghalu, Fela Durotoye and Oby Ezekwesili.

Sadly, that is the direction we are seeing.

AMINDA:
Wise words from the sage. At the moment, Obidients seem to be campaigning against other members of the coalition. Obi should take it easy and prepare for the party primaries. This isn't about just him, the stakes are much higher. The Southeast as a region deserves more than just a 4-year single term after such a long time of being out of power but it must be strategically negotiated for from a position of strength like Tinubu did with Buhari in 2015. The negotiations and political horsetrading with other stakeholders should be done indoors and not via social media handles.

emkz:
When APC was formed, there was an agreement on who'd go first.

After two blocs (ACN and CPC) worked to ensure his victory at Onikan Stadium, a hard-fought victory, Atiku did not fully commit to working for APC but did not undermine it either.

Now in ADC, they cannot even agree on an election to select their flagbearer. One bloc wants a democratic primary, another bloc wants undemocratic installation because they know their man has no chance.

Let ADC set a democratic example. It doesn't have to go the way of the failed coalition between Kingsley Moghalu, Fela Durotoye and Oby Ezekwesili.

Sadly, that is the direction we are seeing.

PigTormentor:
That's the reason for that Emilokan speech by Tinubu. It was his turn at the party according to their agreement.
He didn't say it was his turn to rule Nigeria, but it was his turn to contest for President under the APC.
Some disagree and they went to primary where he still won.

ogododo:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/08/2027-too-many-sprinters-in-adc-they-need-to-slow-down-lamido/

Ironfaceman:
Let Atiku support a Southern candidate for once in his myopic life

He goes about politics like Nigerians owe him money. Nobody's owe that that old adamawa cow anything.

He should not complete the process for southerners. Let him act let an old state man in his entire corrupt life.

favour32:
You call Atiku sharing of dollar in brown envelopes primary.

Ironfaceman:
Let Atiku support a Southern candidate for once in his myopic life

He goes about politics like Nigerians owe him money. Nobody's owe that that old adamawa cow anything.

He should not complete the process for southerners. Let him act let an old state man in his entire corrupt life.

yarimo:
99% of them are frustrated losers claiming coalition members

AMINDA:
Who were the some that disagreed? Osinbajo and Akpabio? Elrufai prevailed on all Northern aspirants to step down except Yahaya Bello who insisted on contesting. He even thwarted the moves of the cabal incurring many enemies in the process at great detriment to his brand. In the end, how did Tinubu pay back after that? He kicked all the CPC aside including Elrufai and sought to personalise the APC in a "winner takes it all" fashion damaging the North-Southwest alliance in the process. The North gave him 5.6m votes and largely stood by him at a time when some of his now newly converted "Ronu-ists" were too cowardly to support his candidacy. 2027 will be time for payback. "The North remembers" is not just a slogan. Northerners live by it.

asfrank:
Elrufai was working for his own interest. Insisting that the presidential ticket came to the south was so he could be vice to Ameachi.

ogododo:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/08/2027-too-many-sprinters-in-adc-they-need-to-slow-down-lamido/

favour32:
You call Atiku sharing of dollar in brown envelopes primary.

AMINDA:
Who were the some that disagreed? Osinbajo and Akpabio? Elrufai prevailed on all Northern aspirants to step down except Yahaya Bello who insisted on contesting. He even thwarted the moves of the cabal incurring many enemies in the process at great detriment to his brand. In the end, how did Tinubu pay back after that? He kicked all the CPC aside including Elrufai and sought to personalise the APC in a "winner takes it all" fashion damaging the North-Southwest alliance in the process. The North gave him 5.6m votes and largely stood by him at a time when some of his now newly converted "Ronu-ists" were too cowardly to support his candidacy. 2027 will be time for payback. "The North remembers" is not just a slogan. Northerners live by it.

kedeojo:
lies, El rufai didn't support Tinubu in the primaries cos Kaduna delegates didn't vote Tinubu. He only started supporting Tinubu after he won the primaries. Stop the lies.

sleek214:
Atiku has been quiet, after the first week, Ameachi stopped talking.. It's been Obi and his obidients that are busy threatening everyone, abusing everyone, sowing seeds of hatred and discord among everyone. I think Obi and his group are trying to destroy the coalition from within with their utterance. At this point, Obi might just be working for Tinubu. I don't trust him after the Rome meeting with Tinubu

triple996:
My problem with all these politicians is that they are all the same. Pdp to apc to adc, all nah de same thief way full their.

God help this country

kedeojo:
Same Atiku is the one you people and obi is begging to step down. Atiku will do much defeat obi in ADC primary without sharing money. It will be the easiest primary he has contested. 70% of ADC members are Atiku loyalist. Who are obi men in ADC. Politics is not about chochocho but strategy.

emkz:
When APC was formed, there was an agreement on who'd go first.

After two blocs (ACN and CPC) worked to ensure his victory at Onikan Stadium, a hard-fought victory, Atiku did not fully commit to working for APC but did not undermine it either.

Now in ADC, they cannot even agree on an election to select their flagbearer. One bloc wants a democratic primary, another bloc wants undemocratic installation because they know their man has no chance.

Let ADC set a democratic example. It doesn't have to go the way of the failed coalition between Kingsley Moghalu, Fela Durotoye and Oby Ezekwesili.

Sadly, that is the direction we are seeing.

sleek214:
Atiku has been quiet, after the first week, Ameachi stopped talking.. It's been Obi and his obidients that are busy threatening everyone, abusing everyone, sowing seeds of hatred and discord among everyone. I think Obi and his group are trying to destroy the coalition from within with their utterance. At this point, Obi might just be working for Tinubu. I don't trust him after the Rome meeting with Tinubu