2027: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi not there for Nigeria — Sule Lamido
Former Jigawa Governor Criticizes Presidential Contenders Ahead of 2027 Election
By Adegboyega Adeleye
Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has expressed strong disapproval of President Bola Tinubu, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as viable candidates for the upcoming 2027 general election in Nigeria.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Lamido addressed speculation regarding which of the three political figures could garner support from Northern voters.
In his assessment, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader stated that none of the candidates has the capacity to tackle Nigeria’s pressing issues. “In my view, voting should depend on individuals with the right qualities and caliber to address the problems we face. Peter Obi, Tinubu, Atiku — none of them is equipped to serve Nigeria effectively,” Lamido said.
He reaffirmed his commitment to the PDP and expressed his support for the party’s presidential candidate, Professor Sandy Onor, emphasizing that he would not cast his vote for Tinubu in the upcoming election. “I am PDP through and through. I am voting for my candidate, Professor Sandy Onor; that is my candidate,” he stated. “We have somebody called Professor Onor on that ballot. I’m voting for him.”
Lamido’s comments come in light of recent controversy surrounding claims that he had endorsed Tinubu for a second term. These claims surfaced after Vice-President Kashim Shettima reportedly included Lamido among former Jigawa governors supporting the President’s re-election bid.
However, the Jigawa State chapter of the PDP has categorically rejected the assertion, maintaining that Lamido has neither endorsed Tinubu nor defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
