The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has taken a swipe at the former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, while dismissing the reports suggesting that he is planning to defect to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Lamido had claimed that the APC will soon disintegrate and those who previously left the PDP, including Ganduje, would return.
Ganduje, while reacting and reaffirming his steadfast loyalty to the ruling party, APC, told Lamido that he will soon receive him into APC because his party, PDP is already dead.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, in Abuja, Ganduje described the claim as baseless and illogical, emphasising that there is no reason for him to leave the ruling party for what he described as a “failing opposition.”
The former governor of Kano State equally predicted that the PDP will go into extinction by the end of 2025, based on the internal squabbles in the party.
“It is evident to any discerning observer that under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC continues to gain momentum, with prominent political figures across the country defecting to the party in large numbers,” the statement said.
“With such overwhelming national support, the APC remains focused on consolidating its achievements and preparing for a resounding victory in the 2027 general elections.
“In fact, we will soon receive Sule Lamido because very soon he won’t have where to go, the PDP is dead,” Ganduje taunted in the statement.
He further reaffirmed his pride in leading the APC, the largest political party in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa, reiterating his dedication to deepening internal party democracy and promoting sustainable governance and development.
Ganduje, however advised Lamido to focus on resolving the PDP’s internal crises instead of engaging in unfounded speculation.
