The political arena has yet experienced another trigger as former governor of Jigawa state Sule Lamido hints his interest in the presidential seat of the nation come 2023.
Sule Lamido made this huge revelation in an interview session while speaking on Arise Television.
According to the former Jigawa state governor, he is ready to sacrifice himself and run for the coveted seat, but will follow the rules of his party.
He said: “If you go for zoning, I am prepared for it, I may offer myself, but I will abide by the decision of my party.
“Again, if it is for merit, I will put myself forward. If for merit and quality, I will wait for the decision of my party. I believe in collectivity as a party man. But for competence, let the party choose the best.”
In reaction to the indications that the All Progressive Congress seem to be extending a hand of friendship to former President Goodluck Jonathan in preparation for 2023 presidency, Lamido however termed those who seem to be urging the former president to run for office under the ruling party’s platform as hypocrites.
He said he wondered why same people who described the former president as “weak and clueless” would be making a sudden u-turn to clamour for him to become their presidential candidate come 2023.
“To me, I think that they are being merely hypocrites. Is it because there are no presidential materials in the APC? This is one of the heights of hypocrisy.”
The former minister for foreign affairs called on Nigerians to choose between unity and hatred in the forthcoming elections, adding that the PDP represents a united Nigeria, development, security and progress.
He added, “The years of the APC has brought hatred among Nigerians, a divided Nigeria full of insecurity with a culture of hate.
“What the APC says in the north is different from what it says in the South. APC is a party of double talk. In the north, the APC has brought divisions among father and son and families.”