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Former Jigawa State governor and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has urged members of the party to rally behind the caretaker committee linked to Nyesom Wike and embrace reconciliation to prevent the crisis within the opposition party from deepening.

Lamido made the call while addressing journalists during a Ramadan Iftar with PDP leaders and members in his hometown of Bamaina in Jigawa State. He said the party must focus on restoring unity rather than prolonging internal disputes that could weaken its political relevance.

Describing Wike as a politically strategic actor, Lamido said the minister capitalised on the leadership vacuum that emerged after the tenure of the party’s National Working Committee expired.

According to him, the caretaker structure supported by Wike became the only functional leadership arrangement available at the time the vacuum occurred.

“Wike is a very shrewd politician. He saw the situation clearly and moved quickly to establish a caretaker committee. By the time the tenure of the existing leadership elapsed, that was the only structure in place,” Lamido said.

While acknowledging that many party members may disagree with Wike politically, Lamido stressed that the survival of the party requires dialogue and compromise among its stakeholders.

“Even if some of us may not like him or have political differences with him, we must still invite him in the spirit of unity, brotherhood and PDP sisterhood. The priority now is reconciliation and moving the party forward,” he said.

Lamido expressed concern over the persistent internal wrangling within the party and the wave of defections that have unsettled its ranks in recent times. He warned that prolonged leadership disputes could undermine the party’s preparedness for future elections.

The former governor also cautioned that Nigeria’s electoral timelines leave little room for prolonged political crises within parties, noting that delays in resolving leadership issues could affect candidate nominations and other critical preparations.

Reflecting on the significance of the Ramadan season, Lamido said the holy month offers an opportunity for reflection, forgiveness and reconciliation among party members.

He emphasised that the PDP remains a collective institution that belongs to all its members and should not be treated as the property of any individual or faction.

Lamido therefore urged party leaders to rise above personal interests, reconcile their differences and work together to rebuild the party.

“Our duty now is to protect the heritage of the PDP and ensure the party remains strong enough to serve Nigerians,” he said.

seunmsg:
Fergie001 and other PDP supporters, this is the only reasonable option available for PDP’s survival at this point in time. Emotions don’t cut it in politics. It’s a game if pragmatism. Rally round the Wike faction so that other candidates down the ballot can survive.

chicfarmer:
I believe Lamido is working for asiwaju. He's positioning for 2031 when presidency returns to the north. Lamido will defect to the apc long before then. This I've seen (in false prophet's voice)

Seeplusplus:
In the build up to the 2023 general election, Sule Lamido was on every platform saying all sorts about Wike.

Now the same man is singing Wike praises.

In all this PDP crisis, I blame Atiku. Man is so overrated. Only a hungry asslicker is still with Atiku. The man has fallen so badly that he's so ashamed to stand up


How can a man who once fought the famous OBJ sit down, fold his arms and allow Wike, a baby politician turn PDP to his personal property?

Atiku is so useless and shameless

seunmsg:
Fergie001 and other PDP supporters, this is the only reasonable option available for PDP’s survival at this point in time. Emotions don’t cut it in politics. It’s a game if pragmatism. Rally round the Wike faction so that other candidates down the ballot can survive.

ChiefOloye:
All these in preparatory for 2031 Presidential election. I seriously doubt Asiwaju will be able to play any significant role in who succeed him in 2031.
May God keep us alive to see how North politicians fight to cancel each other.

Wadoboy:
Nyesom Wike is PDP, PDP is Nyesom Wike


Job well done. Nyesom Wike might be the VP come 2031

Seeplusplus:
In the build up to the 2023 general election, Sule Lamido was on every platform saying all sorts about Wike.

Now the same man is singing Wike praises.

In all this PDP crisis, I blame Atiku. Man is so overrated. Only a hungry asslicker is still with Atiku. The man has fallen so badly that he's so ashamed to stand up


How can a man who once fought the famous OBJ sit down, fold his arms and allow Wike, a baby politician turn PDP to his personal property?

Atiku is so useless and shameless

seunmsg:
Fergie001 and other PDP supporters, this is the only reasonable option available for PDP’s survival at this point in time. Emotions don’t cut it in politics. It’s a game if pragmatism. Rally round the Wike faction so that other candidates down the ballot can survive.

AMINDA:
Now that Sule Lamido has played ball and capitulated, watch the recent arraignment of himself and his son die a natural death. This is the democracy under the "democracy fighters".

seunmsg:
How far, when are we starting the political class? Are we not learning politics together again?

opes:
After GEJ lost his re-election bid, it was Wike and Fayose who picked up the party, financed it, and reorganised it. Where was Atiku then? He was in APC, went to hustle for the presidential ticket with Buhari. Even Makinde was in SDP at the time.
Wike and Fayose have invested in the PDP, which is why they cannot be taken for granted now.

Wadoboy:
Nyesom Wike is PDP, PDP is Nyesom Wike


Job well done. Nyesom Wike might be the VP come 2031

tnerro1:
As still asking, which E- register will the Wike faction submit to INEC to conduct its congress and who will sign the letter to INEC?

seunmsg:
The Wike faction has been recognized by INEC based on a clear court order. The faction has also recently conducted ward and state congresses all over the country. They will conduct their national convention by the end of the month. They are fully set for the 2027 general elections.