Former Jigawa State Governor and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has accused the party’s national leadership of undemocratic conduct after he was allegedly denied access to obtain the nomination form for the position of National Chairman.
Lamido, who arrived at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja on Monday 27th October said he was shocked to find the offices locked and staff claiming ignorance of the process despite public announcements that the forms were available.
He described the incident as a calculated attempt to frustrate his ambition and questioned the party’s commitment to internal democracy. “What happened is not just to me — it’s an insult to the ideals upon which this party was built. I have served this country and this party loyally. To deny me a form is to say democracy no longer lives here,” Lamido said.
Party insiders told reporters that the leadership might have decided to delay the sale of forms pending internal consultations about zoning arrangements, but Lamido insisted he would not be deterred and hinted at possible legal action.
Observers say the controversy exposes widening cracks within the PDP ahead of its forthcoming national convention, where new leaders are expected to emerge ahead of the 2027 general elections.
