2027: ADC Packed with Overeager Contenders – Lamido Urges Caution

Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has characterized the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a party overcrowded with hasty presidential aspirants, warning they risk undermining their collective ambitions.

During an appearance on Arise TV’s Prime Time Tuesday night, the PDP stalwart – who attended ADC’s July launch as an observer – stressed his continued allegiance to Nigeria’s main opposition party. “Why abandon an established platform for a fledgling one?” Lamido questioned rhetorically.

The two-term governor specifically cautioned ADC’s 2027 presidential hopefuls against premature campaigning: *”Politics isn’t a 100-meter dash. These aspirants must pace themselves strategically to avoid early burnout before the real race begins.”* His comments come as the coalition-backed party positions itself as a potential third-force alternative.

Lamido made this statement amid the ongoing political debate about Peter Obi’s pledge to serve for four years if given the opportunity to lead the country.

Recall that barely 24 hours after the launch of the party, former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, declared his ambition for the 2027 presidential election.

Although former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has not officially announced his interest in the 2027 presidential contest, it is speculated that the former PDP chieftain is prepping for the 2027 race.

While conversations about the ADC have largely been reduced to the ambitions of some party leaders, Lamido advised the presidential hopefuls to ‘slow down’ and focus on a strategy that will help them defeat the ruling APC in 2027.

“Let them look inward and keep connecting with people quietly so that by the time they come out in full force the energy will be there. I think there are too much rushing, there are too many sprinters there, they should slow down and look at issues in a deeper way…so that they will be able to remove this cancer called APC,” he said.