The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appealed to former Jigawa State governor Alhaji Sule Lamido to reconcile and support efforts to stabilize the party. This appeal follows Lamido’s criticism of the party’s handling of its leadership crisis in a recent BBC Hausa Service interview, where he also referenced a court case he instituted.

Umar Sani, a close associate of PDP National Chairman Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), addressed Lamido’s claims, stating that they were inaccurate and required clarification. Sani clarified that no court barred the PDP from holding its national convention; rather, a court ordered the party to allow Lamido to participate in the contest after proper verification, an order which the PDP has appealed to the Supreme Court. He also noted that a court in Ibadan granted the party permission to conduct its convention, which resulted in the election of new national officers.

Sani appealed to Lamido to prioritize party unity over personal grievances, emphasizing his status as a founding figure in the PDP. The PDP leadership has urged Lamido to collaborate with Chairman Turaki, highlighting their long-standing cordial relationship and ability to guide the party away from internal conflict. This appeal comes as the PDP grapples with internal disputes and public criticism.