PDP’s Collapse Will Crown Nigeria’s President as Emperor – Sule Lamido Warns
Lamido’s Dire Prediction: ‘No PDP Means Imperial Presidency’ Former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido has warned that Nigeria risks breeding an “emperor president” if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) collapses, arguing that the opposition’s survival is critical to preserving democracy. In a fiery interview on Channels TV’s Political Paradigm, Lamido framed the PDP’s fate as inseparable from Nigeria’s democratic legacy. Why PDP’s Survival Matters Lamido, a founding PDP member, declared: “If PDP collapses, Nigeria collapses. No opposition means an emperor emerges—destroyed by greed. PDP is Nigeria’s history since 1999.”Key arguments: Democracy’s Foundation: PDP restored civilian rule in 1999, enabling APC’s Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Tinubu to later lead. Checks & Balances: “Tinubu needs PDP chasing him. Without us, he’ll chase himself into tyranny.” Historical Legacy: PDP’s 16-year reign built institutions now eroded by APC’s policies. 2027 Elections: Opposition Coalitions Emerge With the PDP and Labour Party (LP) weakened by internal crises, politicians are […]