Lamido Threatens PDP with Lawsuit Over Chairmanship Form Denial

Former Jigawa State governor Alhaji Sule Lamido has announced his intention to take legal action against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after being denied the chance to purchase a nomination form for the National Chairman position. Lamido arrived at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja on Monday morning, but party officials reportedly prevented him from obtaining the form, a development he described as “unacceptable and undemocratic.”

The former Minister of Foreign Affairs had publicly declared his intention to contest the chairmanship on his Facebook page and visited the party headquarters to secure the nomination form. When he was turned away, he spoke to journalists outside the headquarters, expressing disappointment and warning that he would seek redress in court if he were barred from participating in the upcoming National Convention scheduled for 15‑16 November in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Lamido’s grievance emerges amid growing tension within the PDP as the party prepares for the convention, where new members of the National Working Committee are expected to be elected. Internal conflicts have been intensifying, and the convention is viewed as a pivotal moment in the party’s history. Lamido’s bid for the chairmanship is part of this broader power struggle, and his denial of the nomination form has heightened existing frictions.

By threatening legal action, Lamido introduces a significant development that could lead to a court battle with the party. He has affirmed that he will approach the judiciary for justice if he is excluded from the convention, a move that may affect the party’s internal dynamics and the outcome of the leadership elections. The PDP national convention, set to take place in a few days, will determine new leaders, including the National Chairman, and its results could have far‑reaching implications for Nigerian politics. As events unfold, it remains to be seen how the party will respond to Lamido’s threat and whether he will be permitted to participate in the convention.