We’ll Form Alliance If Peoples Democratic Party Reconciliation Fails – Lamido

A former Governor of Jigawa State and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has said he remains loyal to the PDP but is open to forming alliances with other political parties if ongoing efforts to resolve the party’s internal crisis fail.

Lamido disclosed this on Monday while addressing party loyalists and stakeholders at his office in the Sharada area of Kano, noting that a crucial decision on his political direction would be taken before the end of December 2025.

He said although he and his supporters are committed to the PDP, the protracted leadership and structural crises within the party may compel them to explore alliances rather than coalitions.

“By the end of this month, December 31, 2025, we shall know where we are going. But I and my members are open to alliances with other political parties,” Lamido said.

The former governor urged his supporters to remain patient, assuring them that consultations were ongoing at the national level to rescue the party.

He disclosed that he had engaged key PDP stakeholders, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki, who, he said, are working to broker reconciliation among party leaders.

Lamido recalled that he had earlier issued an ultimatum over the executive committee formed at the PDP’s Ibadan convention, which he described as illegal, insisting that the body should be disbanded in the interest of unity.

He also lamented what he termed the unjust denial of his ambition to contest for the PDP national chairmanship, warning that such actions were divisive.

He warned that failure to reconcile would leave the PDP with no choice but to pursue alliances, a move he said could significantly reshape Nigeria’s political landscape.

“If reconciliation fails, alliances—not coalitions—will become inevitable,” he said, while cautioning party leaders against allowing personal ego to destroy the PDP.

Lamido also expressed concern over the party’s dwindling fortunes in Kano State, citing its poor performance in the last general elections, and blamed internal rivalry for strengthening the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Earlier, Jigawa State PDP chairman, Dr Babandi Ibrahim, said the meeting was part of ongoing consultations to address the party’s leadership crisis, admitting that the PDP was currently “in limbo” pending resolution of the impasse.

Reacting to the developments, the Kano State chairman of PDP, Alhaji Ado Kibiya, dismissed claims of a crisis within the party, insisting that the PDP remains united.

Kibiya said the party had successfully conducted its national convention in Ibadan, where its leaders were duly elected in line with party guidelines.

He added that subsequent meetings involving about 30 state chairmen and members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) were held in Abuja, affirming the legitimacy of the current leadership.

According to him, the issuance of certificates of return to party executives in Ekiti State, under the supervision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), further validated the process.

“For me, there is no crisis in the PDP. The party is one and united. Except for some individuals who may be uncomfortable with certain developments, PDP remains intact,” Kibiya said.

He, however, acknowledged the importance of dialogue, noting that constructive engagement remained the best approach to addressing grievances within the party.

“They are visiting elders, mending fences and making efforts to move the party forward.

“I believe the leadership will cement the differences and make the necessary concessions to reposition the party for progress,” he added.