Sule Lamido, former governor of Jigawa, says ex-President Goodluck Jonathan is the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) best option for the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, Lamido urged the party to “woo” Jonathan back into its fold.
“I think so far now in the PDP, with all due respect to all the members of the PDP, I don’t see any better alternative than Jonathan. If he comes into PDP, I don’t see any other person, really,” he said.
“If we are giving the president to the south, who is there in PDP who can challenge Jonathan? In terms of pedigree, in terms of being there in office, in terms of being cool-headed, in terms of somebody who is willing to listen… and somebody who also believes in partnership.
“I think for PDP now, they should try to woo him. To me, he is their best bet. Anybody put forth by the PDP, Nigerians will support him.”
Lamido also described Jonathan as an experienced leader who understands governance and works well with others.
The PDP chieftain reiterated that no southern politician or presidential hopeful from the region can match the former president’s pedigree.
“He is most welcome, competent, and very qualified. To me, I welcome him into the PDP,” he added.
On Friday, the PDP national working committee (NWC) warned party members against endorsing President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election.
In a statement, Debo Ologunagba, PDP spokesperson, described the endorsements as anti-party activities.
