Lamido warns Jonathan against murky 2027 politics - 'Save him for future'

Former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan against returning to active politics for the 2027 elections, describing the current political atmosphere as 'murky' and dominated by 'unserious, self-seeking and self-serving characters.' Lamido made this statement on his official Facebook page, arguing it would be unfair to drag Jonathan into the political contest barely a week before the close of nominations for candidate offices.

The PDP founding member emphasized that Jonathan occupies a unique position in Nigeria as a former president and global statesman, whose dignity should be preserved rather than be drawn into what he termed a 'desperate political struggle.' Lamido contended that the growing calls for Jonathan's return are largely driven by frustration over the country's current challenges and not by any well-structured political ideology.

The former governor further argued that existing political parties lack clear ideological direction beyond the quest for power, dismissing the appeals as a 'desperation call' lacking depth and long-term vision. With multiple reports claiming Jonathan has purchased the PDP presidential form and secured a waiver for the primary, will Jonathan heed Lamido's advice or succumb to what Lamido calls 'ego-caress calls'?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/20/2027-politics-too-dirty-for-jonathan-sule-lamido/