- Mustapha Sule Lamido has formally entered the 2027 Jigawa State governorship race by picking up the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nomination form.
- Lamido claimed that rival political parties that took power after the PDP have “failed woefully” and worsened Nigeria’s economic and security challenges.
- Following consultations, Lamido urged Jigawa PDP members and stakeholders to rally behind his bid to restore effective governance and rebuild public confidence.
Mustapha Sule Lamido has officially declared his intention to contest the Jigawa State governorship in the 2027 general elections.
Eko Hot Blog reports that on Tuesday, the former 2023 PDP gubernatorial candidate collected his nomination form and presented it to the Jigawa State PDP Working Committee and party stakeholders in Dutse for their endorsement.
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Lamido stated that his decision follows extensive consultations and a firm belief in the PDP’s resilience to tackle internal and state challenges.
During a meeting with party leaders, Lamido emphasized that the PDP remains the only platform capable of addressing the pressing problems facing the people of Jigawa.
He argued that the party maintains a superior record of project delivery compared to subsequent administrations, which he accused of implementing weak and ineffective policies.
He further alleged that the current national leadership has aggravated the country’s social and economic struggles rather than resolving them.
Lamido, the son of former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, appealed to the party faithful to remain united as the election cycle approaches.
He assured stakeholders that his campaign would be rooted in the core values of patriotism and service to humanity, with a primary focus on restoring effective governance to the state.
