ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, has called on party members to forgive one another and resolve internal disputes in order to reposition the party ahead of future elections.
Lamido made the appeal while reacting to the lingering crisis within the PDP, warning that continued infighting could erode the party’s strength and relevance in Nigeria’s political landscape.
He urged members, including those who have defected to other parties, to embrace reconciliation, noting that many politicians in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) originally emerged from the PDP.
“Let us forgive each other. We are brothers and sisters. Why should we be prisoners of the moment? Life is dynamic,” he said.
The former governor stressed that opposition politics demands unity, discipline, and focus, particularly at a time Nigerians are facing insecurity and economic hardship.
He criticised what he described as an increasing obsession with political ambition among party members, warning that such tendencies distract from governance issues and weaken the party’s ability to serve as a credible alternative.
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“The most dangerous thing is a family fight. When a family begins to fight itself, it becomes very bitter,” Lamido said.
He further cautioned that victories in court over internal disputes do not necessarily translate into political stability, noting that unresolved grievances could continue to undermine the party’s structure.
According to him, the PDP still possesses the capacity to remain a dominant political force if it can address its internal challenges and rebuild trust among members.
Lamido added that the party’s strength lies in its democratic tradition and shared history, which should be preserved through dialogue and reconciliation rather than prolonged legal battles.
He also suggested that many politicians who have moved to other parties could still return if the PDP provides a stable and credible platform, noting that political defections are often driven by convenience rather than ideology.
He called for sustained reconciliation efforts, insisting that only political solutions, not courtroom victories can restore unity and reposition the party for future electoral success.