Lamido’s
Ultimatum to PDP - A Call for Caretaker Leadership Amid Crisis
Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has issued a dramatic 10-day
ultimatum to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), demanding the dissolution of
its current leadership and the immediate establishment of a caretaker committee
to resolve the party’s deepening internal crisis.
On November 27, 2025, Lamido addressed his supporters and former political allies at his Sharada office in Kano, where he expressed grave concern over the state of the PDP. He insisted that the National Working Committee (NWC), elected during the Ibadan convention, must be dissolved without delay. In its place, he called for a caretaker committee that would steer the party through its turbulent period and prepare it for upcoming primaries.
Lamido’s intervention comes at a time when the PDP is grappling with
factional disputes and accusations of marginalization of founding members. He
lamented that “new forces” within the party have sidelined long-standing
stakeholders like himself, undermining the legacy and principles upon which the
PDP was built.
According to Lamido, the crisis is not merely about leadership positions
but about safeguarding the party’s identity and ensuring that its foundational
values are not eroded.
The former governor emphasized that his legal and political actions were
not aimed at personal gain or seizing control of the party. Instead, he framed
his demands as a defense of the PDP’s legacy and his fundamental rights, which
he believes have been compromised.
Lamido warned that current leaders, including acting figures such as Umar
Damagun and Samuel Anyanwu, could only remain in their positions until December
8, 2025, unless decisive action is taken. This deadline underscores the urgency
of his ultimatum and signals potential escalation if the party fails to
act.
Lamido’s stance has drawn attention from both his supporters and critics.
His followers, including former local government chairmen, commissioners, and
political appointees, rallied around him during the meeting, urging him to
provide direction amid the uncertainty. He reassured them that the PDP could
recover if the right steps were taken, but cautioned against complacency in the
face of what he described as “fifth columnists” working against the party’s
unity.
The ultimatum highlights broader tensions within the PDP, which has
struggled to maintain cohesion in recent years.
The Ibadan convention, meant to consolidate leadership, has instead
become a flashpoint for division.
Lamido’s demand for a caretaker committee reflects a push for temporary
but stabilizing leadership that could bridge divides and restore confidence
among party members.
As the December 8 deadline approaches, the PDP faces a critical test of
its ability to manage internal dissent and preserve its relevance in Nigeria’s
political landscape.
Whether Lamido’s ultimatum will force meaningful change or deepen
existing fractures remains to be seen.
What is clear, however, is that his intervention has reignited debates
about the party’s future direction and the role of its founding members in
shaping that path.
Lamido’s ultimatum is both a warning and a plea: dissolve the current
leadership, install a caretaker committee, and rescue the PDP from its ongoing
crisis, or risk further fragmentation and loss of credibility.
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