The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party has taken a new turn in Jigawa State, as former local council chairmen openly declare support for former Governor Sule Lamido and urge him to explore an alternative political platform.
A Forum of Former Local Government Chairmen of the PDP in Jigawa State says the party is suffering what it describes as “deepening internal crisis” due to failed leadership decisions at the national level.
In a communiqué issued after an emergency meeting at the PDP Secretariat in Dutse, the group accused the national leadership of sidelining former Governor Sule Lamido and blocking him from contesting for the position of national chairman.
The statement, signed by the Chairman of the Forum, Ali Idris Diginsa, warns that persistent divisions, distrust, and unresolved disputes have weakened the party nationwide.
The group also condemned the recent clash between Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja, describing the development as “shameful and embarrassing,” and damaging to Nigeria’s democracy.
According to available party records, the PDP is Nigeria’s oldest opposition movement with political structures in all 36 states and over 800 local government wards nationwide, yet continues to struggle with prolonged internal conflicts.