2027 Election: Opposition Leader Lamido Shares His Resolution After Meeting Tinubu in Kaduna

• President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with former governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido, recently, sparking notable reactions
• The duo met at the wedding of Nasirudeen, Senator Abubakar Yari’s son, in Kaduna on Friday, September 19
• Lamido said despite that meeting and his friendship with the Nigerian leader, he would be opposing him in the 2027 election

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics, election, and governance in Nigeria.

Dutse, Jigawa state - A top opposition leader, Sule Lamido, has said that his fine relationship with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not stop him from working against the Nigerian leader in the 2027 elections.

As reported by Leadership on Thursday, September 25, Lamido stated despite their rapport at a recent public event in Kaduna, he would continue to hold the Tinubu government to account.

Lamido tackles Tinubu

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Sule Lamido, a former governor of Jigawa state, told the BBC that his ultimate goal is to see Nigeria develop.

Quizzed about the details of his recent meeting with the president, the opposition figure responded:

"We know each other very well, but we haven’t met in a while, and now he is the President of Nigeria.

"I told him, ‘You look nice.’ He also told me, ‘Is that how you have changed? Sule, I love you because you are trustworthy.’ We laughed and left.”

Lamido added:

"If he (President Tinubu) is seen to be wrong, there is nothing wrong in telling him the truth.”

Legit.ng recalls that in July, Lamido acknowledged the challenges currently facing his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), but addressed rumours suggesting his membership with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He emphasised that he would be the last person to join ADC coalition.

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Top members of the ADC coalition include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra governor Peter Obi, erstwhile interior minister Rauf Aregbesola, former Senate President David Mark, ex-sports minister Bolaji Abdullahi, former federal lawmaker, Senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo, and ex-presidential aide Lauretta Onochie.

Others include Abubakar Malami, a former minister attorney general of the federation (AGF), ex-Rivers state governor Rotimi Amaechi, and two-time governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai.

Lamido, 77, expressed concerns that the current mission of the ADC coalition is more about personal ambitions rather than a collective vision for the nation ahead of the 2027 elections.

The former minister of foreign affairs expressed disappointment with his party, but suggested that for the PDP to redefine itself, its members and leaders must be ready to adhere to the party’s founding rules, constitution, and philosophy.

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Atiku meets Sule Lamido

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Atiku paid a courtesy visit to Lamido at his Abuja residence.

The meeting, which took place in a warm atmosphere, afforded the two leaders the opportunity to engage in thoughtful discussions on pressing national issues and their shared vision for Nigeria’s future.

Source: Legit.ng