He made the remarks during the inauguration of the PDP Campaign Council in Dutse, Jigawa State, where he highlighted concerns about healthcare, education and governance.
He called on voters to evaluate the performance of previous PDP-led governments and compare their achievements with those of the current APC administration before deciding which party deserves their support in the next general election.
The former governor argued that Nigerians should make informed electoral choices based on governance records and the impact of government policies on their lives.
Lamido also criticised the APC-led government, accusing it of failing to meet public expectations and insisting that both Jigawa State and Nigeria needed capable and experienced leaders to address their pressing challenges.
He expressed concern about the state of healthcare and education, alleging that residents were facing difficulties accessing quality medical services.
He also pointed to shortages of essential medicines and what he described as declining standards in the education sector.
According to Lamido, these challenges demonstrate the need for improvements in public service delivery and more effective leadership at both state and national levels.
“Today, Jigawa is facing serious challenges in accessing quality healthcare. Hospitals lack adequate medical services and essential drugs, while the education sector continues to deteriorate,” he said.
The PDP chieftain further highlighted his party’s place in Nigeria’s political history, describing it as a major political institution that has remained relevant since the country returned to democratic rule in 1999.
He noted that numerous political figures who now belong to different parties began their political careers under the PDP, emphasising the party’s influence on Nigeria’s democratic development.
Lamido expressed confidence in the PDP’s ability to remain a significant force in the country’s politics and said the party was prepared to mobilise support for its candidates across all levels of government in the 2027 elections.
“Since 1999, almost all political parties have collapsed, leaving the PDP as the only surviving party to date,” he said.
“It has seen yesterday, Today and, by the grace of God, it will see tomorrow,” Lamido added.
He said the party would campaign for its presidential candidate, as well as its candidates for the Senate, House of Representatives and state Houses of Assembly.
The former governor also pledged that the PDP’s campaign activities would be conducted peacefully, without insults, intimidation or personal attacks against political opponents.
He maintained that the party’s central objective was to promote good governance and rebuild public confidence in political leadership.
