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Lamido Fires Back at Defection Claims: “I Won’t Abandon My Skin for a Smaller ADC”
A former Governor of Jigawa State and prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Sule Lamido, has dismissed speculation about an alleged plan to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Lamido reaffirmed his loyalty to the PDP while admitting that the party is facing internal challenges. However, he declared his willingness to support any political arrangement—whether within or outside the PDP—that can secure and stabilise Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking with journalists in Kano on Tuesday, Lamido, who once served as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, stated:
“I believe in Nigeria. So, any arrangement, be it within or outside the Peoples Democratic Party, that will secure and save Nigeria, I am ready to work with it in 2027.”
‘I Won’t Renounce My PDP Legacy’ – Lamido
Responding to rumours of a possible defection, Lamido was emphatic:
“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 into flesh and blood and be conferred with a smaller skin called ADC. I cannot.”
Lamido, who governed Jigawa from 2007 to 2015 under the PDP, said the party gave him key political opportunities and shaped his identity.
“So, I cannot simply renounce my history, my legacy, and my heritage and say, ‘Today I’ve got something new. I am out of PDP.’ I will not do that,” he affirmed.
On growing calls for the creation of additional states, Lamido acknowledged the legitimacy of such demands but questioned whether they would solve Nigeria’s real problems.
“Will the creation of new states solve our problems— insecurity, poverty, hunger, and the division between the North and the South? There are more pressing issues than creating additional states,” he said.
While acknowledging that state creation and restructuring might hold political or symbolic significance, Lamido insisted that Nigeria’s urgent priorities should be tackling its worsening economic and security challenges.
He also commented on the recent visit of Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, describing it as perfectly within Kwankwaso’s rights.
“Kwankwaso is a citizen of Nigeria and a former governor. He has every right to visit the president of the country,” Lamido stated.
Although the visit has fueled speculation about potential political realignments in the North ahead of 2027, Lamido gave no indication of his own involvement, reiterating only his openness to any credible platform that can “secure and save” Nigeria.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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