In a fresh turn of events ahead of the 2025 national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Foreign Affairs Minister and ex-Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has threatened to initiate legal action after failing to obtain the nomination form to contest for the party’s National Chairman position. (Daily Trust)
Lamido arrived at the PDP National Secretariat at Wadata Plaza, Abuja, on Monday morning, intending to purchase the form. He was, however, prevented from doing so and described the act as “unacceptable and undemocratic”. (Vanguard News) Addressing journalists outside the party headquarters, Lamido made clear that if he is not permitted to contest, he will seek redress in the courts. He said:
“I came here to buy the form for the chairmanship position, but I was denied. This is not the democracy our party stands for.” (Vanguard News)
Lamido’s objections stem partly from a parallel endorsement within the PDP, where several northern-zone governors backed Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, former Minister of Special Duties, as the consensus candidate for the chairmanship. (Daily Trust) Lamido’s camp alleges the process lacked consultation and violated the party’s zoning and internal democracy arrangements. (allAfrica.com)
The upcoming convention, scheduled for November 15-16 in Ibadan, Oyo State, is already facing legal friction. A suit challenging the convention’s validity is set for judgment on October 31 at the Federal High Court in Abuja. (The Telegraph Nigeria)
