Sule Lamido Critiques Atiku and Obi’s Division Ahead of 2027 Election

Former Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State has criticized opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi for not coming together ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He believes their lack of unity gives President Bola Tinubu an advantage.

Lamido, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), expressed his views during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He suggested that if Atiku and Obi had united, they could have posed a stronger challenge to Tinubu. He mentioned that Atiku could have run for president with Obi as his running mate.

He pointed out that the number of governors in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the division among the opposition are key factors that strengthen Tinubu’s position. Lamido stated, “Both Peter Obi and Atiku are simply handing Tinubu, very easily,” by pursuing separate political goals.

Despite their efforts to form a united front, internal disagreements have weakened the coalition between the opposition parties. Obi and Atiku have continued to pursue their separate paths, with Obi recently becoming the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

Lamido warned that regardless of who wins the election, Nigeria will suffer due to the ongoing political strife. He noted that the focus has shifted away from important issues like national development and unity, with campaigns becoming more about personal attacks.

As the 2027 presidential election approaches, the political landscape remains tense, with several prominent figures, including Tinubu, Atiku, and Obi, competing for the presidency. The elections are scheduled for January 16, 2027.