Former Jigawa State Governor and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has warned that Nigeria could face serious challenges to its unity and economy if any of the leading presidential contenders, including Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar and President Bola Tinubu, wins the 2027 general election.
Lamido made the remarks when asked to access the three candidates and their electoral value.
Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television, the former governor argued that the ambitions of the politicians could have serious implications for Nigeria, regardless of who eventually emerges victorious in the next presidential election.
According to him, the country could remain in trouble in terms of national unity and economic development if any of the three politicians becomes president in 2027.
He said, “All of them are too obsessed with power, be it Tinubu, Peter Obi and Atiku. Whoever wins, Nigeria is in trouble in terms of our unity and our economy.”
In previous remarks, Lamido had criticised Tinubu, Atiku, Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso over what he described as a lack of ideological political roots.
He had argued that frequent movement between political parties by prominent politicians weakened the country’s political system and suggested that many politicians viewed political platforms as vehicles for securing power rather than advancing human development.
Speaking in Dutse, Jigawa State, in October 2026, after the inauguration of the PDP’s 2027 governorship campaign council, Lamido also accused some political leaders of addressing the symptoms of Nigeria’s problems rather than tackling their underlying causes.
He mentioned insecurity, banditry, Boko Haram insurgency and corruption, arguing that indiscipline and the failure to enforce law and order were among the fundamental problems confronting the country.
Lamido has also previously expressed concerns about the opposition’s preparations for the 2027 elections, insisting that political parties must establish strong internal structures and develop clear strategies if they hope to challenge the ruling APC.