Atiku Coalition: “Tinubu Intimidating Opposition Ahead of 2027,” Lamido Alleges
- Former governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido, has tackled the Bola Tinubu-led federal government
- Lamido, speaking during a media chat on Wednesday, July 23, explained how Tinubu is intimidating the opposition
- In a twist, Sule Lamido downplayed alleged anti-party activities and insisted that he remained committed to the PDP but revealed why he cannot be a part of the Atiku-led coalition
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
The former governor of Jigawa state and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has accused the federal government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of weaponising state institutions to stifle democracy.
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Lamido stated this during a media chat in Kano state where he made his position known about the 2027 general elections.
As reported by Daily Trust, Lamido alleged that institutions like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) were being used to hound opposition figures into submission.
“As an example, take Okowa. He was PDP’s vice-presidential candidate. Suddenly, he’s facing charges of N1.3 trillion. Then he joins APC and just like that, no EFCC, no case. Everything is buried,” he said.
Buttressing his point, Lamido argued that this trend had validated Senator Adams Oshiomhole’s infamous comment: "Once you join APC, your sins are forgiven."
The PDP chieftain on Wednesday, July 23, warned that the manipulation of institutions and abuse of state power are corroding Nigeria’s democratic foundations, causing insecurity, distrust, and national disunity.
“Today, Nigeria is not the country it was 25 years ago. There is no security, no stability, no trust. You can’t have a united country when its components are at odds with each other,” Lamido said, blaming Tinubu’s administration for using divide-and-rule tactics.
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2027: Lamido rejects Atiku coalition
Speaking further, Lamido distanced himself from the recently formed coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.
Lamido said unlike the structured alliance of 2014 that birthed the All Progressives Congress (APC), today’s efforts were individual-driven and lack institutional cohesion.
“What we had in 2014 was a coalition of organs — CPC, ACN, ANPP, and PDP defectors. Today’s so-called coalition is a gathering of individuals, no institutional foundation, no clear parameters,” Lamido said.
Why Atiku-coalition adopted ADC
Legit.ng earlier reported that opposition politicians chose the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the coalition platform ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and other coalition leaders officially adopted the ADC as the platform to spearhead President Bola Tinubu’s planned defeat in the 2027 election.
Former Senate President David Mark and ex-minister Rauf Aregbesola were appointed as the party’s interim national chairman and secretary, respectively.
Read more about 2027 here:
- 2027 election: List of former governors and ministers who joined ADC coalition
- ADC coalition: Bode George blasts Atiku, PDP members
2027: Lamido gives condition to support Peter Obi
In another development, Legit.ng reported that Sule Lamido expressed his readiness to back Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential race.
Lamido, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, asserted that he will support Peter Obi if the Labour Party chieftain emerges as the standard bearer of the ADC coalition.
Lamido gave a reason for his choice and emphasised that leadership should be determined by competence and vision rather than regional or tribal considerations.
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