Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has reignited his long-standing feud with former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, while also addressing criticism over his continued stay in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and ongoing corruption charges.
Speaking in an interview with DCL Hausa on Saturday. Lamido
recalled how Malami, during his tenure as Minister of Justice, initiated legal
battle against him.
“When Abubakar Malami was Minister of Justice, he took me to
court and accused me of being a thief. But today, it is clear that what he
owns, I do not own. Do I have a hotel in Birnin Kudu or houses in Abuja?”
Lamido said.
The former governor also dismissed calls from critics urging
him to leave the PDP, questioning what he described as selective scrutiny of
political associations.
“Why is there concern because I have not left the PDP? Many
PDP members maintain relationships with politicians in other parties,
especially the APC, and nobody questions them,” he said.
Citing examples, Lamido referenced the political movements
of former Kano State governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, and meetings involving
President Bola Tinubu.
“If Shekarau visits Tinubu, it is not considered news. Party
leaders and governors are doing the same. Yet, when it comes to me, it becomes
an issue,” he added.
Despite reaffirming his membership of the PDP, Lamido hinted
at the possibility of strategic alliances.
“I am still in the PDP, but if I see another party whose
ideology aligns with mine, we can form an alliance and work together,” he
stated.
Addressing the long-running corruption allegations by the
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lamido expressed frustration
over the duration of the case.
“It has been 10 years, and I am still in court. This started
during the administration of former President, Goodluck Jonathan,” he said.
Lamido further alleged that the case was politically
motivated, claiming it was initiated to block his presidential ambition at the
time.
“Jonathan started this allegation because he heard I wanted
to contest. It was to stop me,” he alleged.
On internal divisions within the PDP, particularly regarding
the influence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike,
Lamido maintained that his position is guided by principle rather than personal
interest.
“There is self-interest, and there is truth. I stand for the
truth. The question is: where does the PDP stand legally and in the eyes of the
electoral body? That is where I stand, as a PDP member,” he said.
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