PDP National Chairmanship: Sule Lamido Joins the Fray, Amidst Gubernatorial Endorsement of Tanimu Turaki

Strategic Insights -

Alhaji Sule Lamido, a former governor of Jigawa State, has declared his intention to contest for the national chairman position of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), amidst controversy over the gubernatorial endorsement of former Minister of Special Duties, Tanimu Turaki. The development comes after some PDP leaders, including governors, endorsed Turaki as their consensus candidate ahead of the party's convention in November. However, the arrangement did not go down well with some party members in the North West, who rejected the endorsement, citing lack of consultation with stakeholders.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sule Lamido, former governor of Jigawa State, has declared his intention to run for the national chairman position of the PDP.
  • Tanimu Turaki, former Minister of Special Duties, was endorsed by some PDP leaders, including governors, as their consensus candidate for the national chairman position.
  • The endorsement by governors was rejected by some party members in the North West, citing lack of consultation with stakeholders.
  • Sule Lamido has reiterated his commitment to repositioning the PDP to its old glory.
  • The PDP national convention is scheduled for November.

Statistics:

  • 27th October 2025: Date of Sule Lamido's declaration to run for the national chairman position.
  • 11am: Time of Sule Lamido's visit to the PDP national headquarters to purchase the nomination form.
  • 2025: Year of the PDP national convention.

Sources:

  • Daily Trust, 2025
  • AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com)