The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State has declared its alignment with former governor Sule Lamido and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, amid the party’s ongoing leadership crisis.
The state chapter said its position reflects a commitment to legality and justice, noting that Lamido’s recent support for Wike’s faction is consistent with its own stance. The PDP has been facing deep internal divisions, with rival groups contesting control of its leadership structure.
Lamido, in a recent interview with BBC Hausa, explained that resolving the crisis requires stakeholders to recognise the caretaker committee led by Abdulrahman Mohammed, which is reportedly backed by Wike. He argued that the committee represents a practical pathway to restoring unity, particularly as it has received recognition from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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“If the party truly wants reconciliation and a way out of the crisis, stakeholders must embrace the caretaker committee,” Lamido said, adding that its recognition by INEC makes it a legitimate structure to guide the party forward.
Lamido’s position has drawn attention, given his previous criticism of Wike, whom he had accused of contributing to the internal divisions that weakened the party and led to the defection of several governors.
However, the PDP spokesman in Jigawa State, Umar Kyari, defended the shift, emphasising that the matter is grounded in legal realities. According to him, the expiration of the previous leadership’s tenure necessitated the formation of a caretaker committee to prevent a leadership vacuum.
“The issue is about what the law allows. When the tenure of the previous leadership expired, a caretaker committee had to be formed; otherwise the party would have been left without a structure,” Kyari said. He added that Wike’s legal foresight had been validated by a court ruling affirming the committee’s legitimacy.
Kyari also criticised some PDP governors who had previously opposed Lamido’s ambitions, noting that several have since defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Amid the crisis, the PDP is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting on March 29 aimed at reconciling its factions and restoring unity. Political observers believe the outcome will be pivotal in determining whether the party can rebuild cohesion and credibility ahead of the 2027 general elections.
