Jigawa PDP chairmen declare support for Lamido and state leadership
The Peoples Democratic Party chairmen from all 27 local government areas in Jigawa State have publicly reaffirmed their loyalty to the party’s state leadership and former governor Sule Lamido. The move comes amid internal rifts and leadership struggles within the party at the national level. Babandi Gumel, the state chairman, received praise and support from the chairmen during a special meeting in Dutse. The chairmen emphasized unity and called on all party members to remain focused on the party’s goals.
Key takeaways
- The 27 Jigawa PDP local government chairmen declared support for Babandi Gumel and Sule Lamido.
- The endorsement follows the suspension of Lamido by the PDP Board of Trustees over alleged anti-party activities.
- Sa’adu Barwa and Adamu Muhd spoke on behalf of the chairmen, stressing loyalty and unity within the party.
- Babandi Gumel, represented by his deputy Umar Danjani, thanked the chairmen and pledged continued leadership.
- The meeting ended with a call for peace and unity, with stakeholders promising to resolve internal party crises.
