In a bold move, the Jigawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called upon the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to heed the advice of Sule Lamido for the betterment of the party. This call to action came from Isah Bello, the Secretary of the Jigawa PDP, in a statement released on Friday.
The genesis of this appeal was the recent critique from the PDP NWC directed at Sule Lamido, a former Governor of Jigawa State, regarding his comments on the crisis in River State. In response, the Jigawa PDP expressed dismay at the unfolding imbroglio within the Rivers State PDP and the political landscape in recent weeks. They particularly highlighted what they viewed as an opportunistic intervention by President Tìnubu under the guise of resolving the dispute.
The Jigawa PDP’s statement underscored their leader, Dr. Sule Lamido’s, genuine and sincere concerns, emphasizing his status as a founding father of the party. The party took exception to the NWC’s disrespectful press statement against Lamido and challenged the NWC’s authority. They reminded the NWC members of the risks and sacrifices made by elders, including imprisonment, to pave the way for the current NWC leadership.
The Jigawa State PDP further refuted implications that Dr. Sule Lamido was working for the APC, stating that defending their leader is a fundamental aspect of their political heritage. They conveyed their firm belief that the primary function of the NWC is to serve, protect, and advance the fortunes of the party, not to provide opportunities for personal gain.
In closing, the Jigawa PDP urged the NWC to embrace the counsel offered by Dr. Sule Lamido, signaling their resolve to stand firmly in support of their esteemed leader.
The decisive stance taken by the Jigawa PDP not only underscores the complexities and tensions within the PDP but also serves as a fervent plea for unity and adherence to the principles upon which the party was founded.
