Former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, has claimed that nearly all top figures in the All Progressives Congress (APC), except President Bola Tinubu, originated from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), highlighting what he described as the ruling party’s deep roots in the opposition’s legacy.
Lamido made the assertion on Saturday during the PDP 2026 National Convention in Abuja, reminding delegates of the party’s foundational vision of national unity and sacrifice.
Describing the PDP as the “mother of political movements” in Nigeria, Lamido said many key figures in other major parties, including the APC, were originally products of the PDP.
He said, “If you look at the APC, if you take away President Bola Tinubu, all of them are PDP. I urge those who ran away from their home to please come back. This is the party that honoured you, made you president, governor, and minister.”
Appealing to aggrieved members to set aside personal differences for the sake of Nigeria’s democracy, Lamido emphasized that the PDP remains the only credible alternative for the country.
He added, “We are willing to forgive and forget because of PDP. Let us embrace unity; it is not about any individual, it is about Nigerian ownership.”
