Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has urged Nigerians not to repeat what he described as the mistake of voting for the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling on voters to assess the party’s performance before deciding who should lead the country in 2027.
Lamido made the remarks during the inauguration of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council at the party’s state headquarters in Dutse, Jigawa State.
The former governor criticised the APC-led administration, arguing that Nigerians should compare its record with the achievements of previous PDP governments before casting their ballots in the next general election.
He maintained that voters needed to examine the performance of successive administrations in critical sectors, including healthcare and education, rather than base their decisions solely on campaign promises.
Lamido said Nigerians had experienced considerable difficulties under the current administration and argued that the country required experienced and competent leadership to address its economic and social challenges.
“I believe Nigerians have learnt from their mistakes. Therefore, they must critically examine the achievements of previous administrations under the PDP and compare them with those of the current administration before deciding who should lead them,” he said.
He also raised concerns about the condition of healthcare and education in Jigawa State, alleging that hospitals faced shortages of essential medicines and adequate medical services while the education sector continued to experience difficulties.
Lamido’s remarks form part of the PDP’s efforts to position itself as a credible alternative to the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 elections.
The former governor also defended the PDP’s political legacy, arguing that the party had played a significant role in Nigeria’s democratic development since the return to civilian rule in 1999.
He expressed confidence in the party’s ability to compete in future elections and said it was preparing to campaign for its candidates at all levels.
Lamido further pledged that the party’s campaign would focus on peaceful engagement, good governance and restoring public confidence in political leadership, rather than relying on insults, intimidation or personal attacks.
His comments reflect the increasingly confrontational tone of political exchanges ahead of 2027, with opposition figures seeking to turn public dissatisfaction with economic conditions and public services into electoral support.
Ultimately, the effectiveness of such appeals will depend on how convincingly parties demonstrate their records in office, present workable policy alternatives and address voters’ concerns about living costs, security, healthcare, education and employment.