Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has urged the Federal Government to deliver tangible improvements in Nigerians’ lives rather than asking citizens to wait for the future benefits of its policies.
Lamido, who spoke during an interview on Channels Television, said Nigerians want immediate improvements in security, economic conditions and general living standards.
He questioned why citizens should continue waiting for promised future gains when they are struggling with present-day challenges.
“Why should I be told to wait for the future? What are you offering people now to make sure that tomorrow they believe?” he asked.
The former governor also dismissed reports that he had endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, reaffirming his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
“I am PDP through and through. I’m voting for PDP. My candidate is Prof. Ono. That’s my candidate for PDP,” he declared.
Lamido maintained that his commitment to the PDP cuts across all levels of elections, including councillorship, local government chairmanship and governorship.
On reports of a proposed political alliance involving the PDP and Tinubu under the Rainbow Coalition, Lamido said he had not been consulted about the arrangement.
He insisted that he had no knowledge of the details, adding that nobody had invited him to discuss the proposed political collaboration.
Addressing the 2027 general election, Lamido urged political candidates to focus their campaigns on Nigeria’s major challenges, particularly insecurity and economic hardship.
He said Nigerians deserve clear explanations of how candidates intend to tackle the country’s problems rather than empty promises and political rhetoric.
According to him, voters should assess candidates based on their competence, authority, commitment and willingness to deliver meaningful change.
Lamido also cautioned politicians against hate speech, personality attacks and divisive campaigns, warning that such practices could worsen tensions across the country.
He maintained that election campaigns should centre on policies and practical solutions that directly address citizens’ needs.
Although he expressed uncertainty about the choices available to Nigerian voters, Lamido reiterated his support for the PDP candidate.
He stressed that national unity, security and economic prosperity should remain the central priorities of whoever emerges as Nigeria’s next president.
