Alhaji Sule Lamido Endorses Goodluck Jonathan for 2027 Presidential Election, Calls for Party Members' Expulsion

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Alhaji Sule Lamido, a former Jigawa State Governor and a key figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has thrown his weight behind former President Goodluck Jonathan as the party's strongest contender for the 2027 presidential election. Lamido made the endorsement on Channels Television's Politics Today, praising Jonathan's credentials, which include his presidential experience, governance expertise, and ability to build consensus. He argued that no current party member from the South could match Jonathan's qualifications, emphasizing that he is the most welcome, competent, and qualified candidate for the PDP.

Key Takeaways:

  • Alhaji Sule Lamido endorses Goodluck Jonathan as the PDP's strongest contender for the 2027 presidential election.
  • Lamido praises Jonathan's credentials, including his presidential experience, governance expertise, and ability to build consensus.
  • He argues that no current party member from the South can match Jonathan's qualifications.
  • Lamido calls for the expulsion of key party members, including Nyesom Wike, Samuel Ortom, and Okezie Ikpeazu, for allegedly sabotaging the party during the 2023 general elections.
  • The former governor criticizes the PDP leadership for failing to enforce its constitution, which prescribes sanctions for anti-party activities.
  • Lamido announces that he will no longer attend meetings of the PDP's Board of Trustees (BOT) until disciplinary measures are taken against erring members.

Statistics:

  • 2027: The year of the next presidential election in Nigeria.
  • 2023: The year of the last general elections in Nigeria, where PDP members allegedly sabotaged the party.
  • 2: The number of former governors who have come out against Lamido's call for the expulsion of key party members.
  • 1: The number of former presidential candidate Goodluck Jonathan, who is endorsed by Alhaji Sule Lamido.

Sources:

  • Alhaji Sule Lamido, former Jigawa State Governor and PDP chieftain.
  • Channels Television's Politics Today.
  • Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) constitution.
  • PDP National Working Committee (NWC).
  • Board of Trustees (BOT) of the PDP.