Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has threatened to institute legal proceedings against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after he was allegedly denied access to purchase the nomination form for the position of National Chairman.
Lamido, who arrived at the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, on Monday morning, was reportedly prevented from obtaining the form, an action he described as “unacceptable and undemocratic.” The former Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed disappointment over what he termed an attempt to undermine internal democracy within the party ahead of its forthcoming National Convention.
Addressing journalists outside the party headquarters, Lamido reaffirmed his commitment to contest for the chairmanship position at the PDP National Convention scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15–16, 2025. He, however, warned that he would seek judicial intervention if the party leadership continued to obstruct his participation.
“I came here to buy the form for the chairmanship position, but I was denied. This is not the democracy our party stands for,” Lamido stated. “If this continues, I will have no choice but to approach the court for justice.”
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Party officials have yet to issue an official statement regarding the alleged refusal, but insiders suggest that Lamido’s ambition has generated internal tension within the PDP’s national hierarchy, particularly as preparations for the convention intensify.
Observers say the development could test the party’s unity and its ability to uphold internal democratic principles, especially at a time when the PDP is seeking to reposition itself ahead of the 2027 general elections.
