- the practice of adopting a consensus candidate has long existed within the PDP
- Before going to court, you must exhaust all internal channels
- Lamido had earlier threatened to sue the PDP
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Chief Bode George, has cautioned former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, against taking legal action over the party’s national chairmanship process, warning that such a move could attract disciplinary sanctions.
Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, George noted that while Lamido has every right to contest the PDP chairmanship seat, he must respect the party’s internal conflict resolution procedures before resorting to the courts.
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According to him, the practice of adopting a consensus candidate has long existed within the PDP, but it does not prevent others from vying for the same position.
“The fact that some leaders come together to support one person as a consensus candidate doesn’t mean others cannot contest,” George explained.
He stressed that the consensus approach was designed to keep the party united and avoid unnecessary tension, but any member interested in running for an office could still do so through the proper process.
“Governor Sule Lamido has every right to buy the form, fill it out, and contest during the convention. That’s the democratic way,” he said.
George, however, warned that members who bypass internal party mechanisms and rush to court could face disciplinary consequences.
“This party belongs to no individual. Before going to court, you must exhaust all internal channels. If you fail to do so, sanctions may follow,” he cautioned.
He reiterated that Lamido’s right to contest remains intact but emphasised that going to court over the issue could lead to punishment.
“He can contest freely, but if he decides to sue the party, disciplinary measures may be taken. The final decision lies with the delegates who will vote openly at the convention,” George added.
Lamido had earlier threatened to sue the PDP if denied access to nomination forms for the chairmanship contest.
During his visit to the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, he reportedly met with the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, and the National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, who both claimed they were unaware of the forms’ availability.
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