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'PDP Has Some Problems But I Can't Be Conferred With Smaller Skin Called ADC' - Sule Lamido

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Jul 23, 2025

'PDP Has Some Problems But I Can't Be Conferred With Smaller Skin Called ADC' - Sule Lamido

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Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a "smaller skinÔÇØ that does not align with the stature of his political legacy.

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The press reports that Lamido made this known while speaking to journalists in Kano on Tuesday.

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While addressing the rumours of defecting to the ADC, Lamido emphasised that his political identity remains firmly rooted in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) despite the party's internal challenges.

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He highlighted the significant role the PDP has played in shaping his political career, having entrusted him with key positions like Minister of Foreign Affairs and Governor of Jigawa State.

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He also expressed his willingness to support any political alliance, whether within or outside the PDP, that aims to safeguard Nigeria's future ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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He said, "I believe in Nigeria. So any arrangements, be it within or outside the Peoples Democratic Party, that will secure and save Nigeria, I am ready to work with it in 2027.

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"I'm still in PDP, even though PDP has some problems, but I cannot renounce my history. I can't simply walk out of my skin and crawl in flesh and blood and be conferred with a smaller skin called ADC. I cannot.

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"So, I cannot simply renounce my history, my legacy and my heritage and say, 'Today I got something new'. I am out of PDP. I will not do that.ÔÇØ

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