Sule Lamido Sets Condition for Joining APC, Challenges Tinubu Over Insecurity

According to a report by DAILY POST on Wednesday 11 November 2026, former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has stated that he would consider joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections if President Bola Tinubu’s administration succeeds in addressing insecurity across Northern Nigeria.

Lamido made this known on Tuesday while reacting to Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s declaration that prominent former governors of Jigawa State, including himself, were now supporting the APC.

The former governor, however, dismissed Shettima’s statement, insisting that he had not defected to the ruling party; He described the claim as false and questioned why anyone would suggest that he had joined the APC.

Lamido also challenged the ruling party to identify its achievements in Jigawa State and the wider Northern region, arguing that political leaders should be judged by their performance rather than claims of support from prominent opposition figures.

He maintained that his political decisions were guided by the interests of the people, particularly the need to restore peace and security across the North.

According to him, he would have no hesitation in joining the APC if Tinubu’s government could successfully end kidnapping, Boko Haram insurgency, banditry and other security challenges affecting the region.

” I swear to God, if they end kidnapping, Boko Haram, banditry and all the evils in the North, I will definitely join the APC because whatever we are doing, we are doing it for our people,” Lamido said.

He also dismissed Shettima’s claim using the Kanuri expression “kattuwunum”, which he explained means a lie or falsehood.

DAILY POST reports that Shettima made the controversial declaration during the APC presidential campaign rally in Dutse, Jigawa State, where he claimed that all four former governors of the state, including Lamido, were now associated with the ruling party.

Lamido’s response has brought renewed attention to the political affiliations of prominent former governors in Jigawa as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum.