Don’t Repeat Past Mistake Of Electing APC, Sule Lamido Tells Nigerians Ahead Of 2027

Former Jigawa Governor and PDP founding member Alhaji Sule Lamido has urged Nigerians not to repeat what he called mistake of electing APC, ahead of 2027 general elections.

Speaking Oct 17, 2026 at inauguration of PDP Campaign Council at party state headquarters Dutse, Lamido told voters to compare records of PDP administrations with current APC federal and state governments.

“I believe Nigerians have learnt from their mistakes. Therefore, they must critically examine achievements of previous administrations under PDP and compare them with those of current administration before deciding who should lead them,” he said.

He accused APC administration of failing expectations, saying Nigeria and Jigawa need experienced competent leadership. Citizens suffered setbacks in healthcare, education.

“Today, Jigawa is facing serious challenges in accessing quality healthcare. Hospitals lack adequate medical services and essential drugs, while education sector continues to deteriorate,” he stated.

Lamido portrayed PDP as resilient: “Since 1999, almost all political parties have collapsed, leaving PDP as only surviving party to date. It has seen yesterday, Today and, by grace of God, it will see tomorrow.”

He said party ready to campaign vigorously for all levels, presidency, Senate, Reps, Assembly, pledging peaceful campaigns free of insults or intimidation, to restore good governance.

The event part of mobilisation where his son Mustapha Sule Lamido is PDP governorship candidate for 2027. Campaign council constituted Sept 2026 includes ex-IGP Suleiman Abba and other stakeholders.

Lamido previously described APC as “cancer” to be removed, said opposition coalitions need institutional foundation, reaffirmed loyalty to PDP while open to arrangement prioritising security and stability.