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Former Jigawa State Governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Sule Lamido, has expressed deep concern over what he described as Nigeria’s worsening political confusion and loss of direction ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Lamido, in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday titled “My Dilemma in Today’s Murky Political Environment,” said the country’s political atmosphere has become increasingly difficult to understand, warning that Nigeria appears to be drifting away from the ideals that shaped the nation’s democratic rebirth in 1999.
Reflecting on the early years of the Fourth Republic, the former foreign affairs minister said politicians at the time clearly understood their political identity, ideology, and national mission — unlike the present era marked by defections, alliances of convenience, and political uncertainty.
“We knew where we were in 1999,” Lamido declared, lamenting what he called the erosion of principles and the growing desperation for power among political actors.
The PDP stalwart also argued that many leading figures currently in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as well as members of the opposition, built their political careers and national relevance on the platform of the PDP.
According to him, the PDP laid the democratic foundation that enabled many politicians to rise to prominence before later abandoning the party for other political interests.
Lamido said he is still “trying hard to decipher and understand the political chemistry and direction of the moment in Nigeria as to make a less confused decision,” a remark seen by observers as a reflection of the uncertainty surrounding opposition politics ahead of the next election cycle.
His comments come amid increasing political realignments, coalition talks, and mounting debates over the future of the opposition as parties strategise for the 2027 presidential contest.
Political analysts believe Lamido’s intervention signals growing frustration among veteran politicians over the state of Nigeria’s democracy, especially the weakening of ideological politics and the rise of what many describe as survival-driven defections.
The former governor’s remarks have already stirred reactions within political circles, with supporters praising his candour while critics insist that older political actors also contributed to the current state of the nation’s politics.
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