Lamido Issues 10-Day Ultimatum to PDP, Demands Dissolution of Ibadan Convention
Former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting on urgent action to resolve what he described as escalating internal crises threatening the party’s stability.
Lamido, while addressing hundreds of supporters — including former chairmen, commissioners, and long-time political associates — called for the complete dissolution of the recently held Ibadan elective convention. He argued that the convention had deepened divisions rather than strengthened the party.
He further demanded the immediate inauguration of a national caretaker committee to guide the PDP through what he termed a period of turmoil, warning that indecision or inaction could jeopardize the party’s electoral prospects ahead of 2025 and beyond.
The former governor voiced frustration over what he sees as deliberate attempts by “new forces” within the party structure to marginalize founding members and established stakeholders like himself. According to him, these internal manoeuvres are designed to erode his political standing and undermine the PDP’s long-held traditions.
Clarifying his recent legal steps against the party, Lamido said they were not fuelled by personal ambition or a desire to assume leadership, but by a commitment to defend the PDP’s legacy and protect his constitutional rights, which he believes have been violated.
He insisted that, based on the PDP constitution, Umar Damagum and Senator Samuel Anyanwu remain the legitimate leaders of the party until the expiration of their tenure on 8 December 2025. Failing to recognize this, he warned, could leave the PDP in a dangerous state of uncertainty.
Lamido cautioned that allowing the party to drift without clear leadership and structure would harm the ambitions of aspirants, incumbents, and those preparing for re-election, stressing that only decisive corrective measures can restore unity and credibility.
The ultimatum places fresh pressure on the PDP leadership as internal rifts continue to widen ahead of critical political timelines.