Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has said Nigerians need immediate improvements in their living conditions rather than promises of better days ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Lamido said voters were more concerned about their present economic situation, security and access to basic necessities than assurances of future benefits from government policies.
He made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television, where he questioned why Nigerians should be asked to wait for the benefits of policies without seeing tangible improvements in their lives.
“Why should I be told to wait for the future? What are you offering people now to make sure that tomorrow they believe?” he asked.
The former governor said political leaders must demonstrate their commitment to improving the lives of citizens through concrete actions rather than repeated promises.
Lamido also denied endorsing President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, insisting that he remained a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He declared his support for the party’s presidential candidate, Professor Sandy Onor, saying he would vote for him at the polls.
“I am PDP through and through. I’m voting for PDP. My candidate is Prof. Onor. That’s my candidate for PDP,” he said.
On reports of a proposed political alliance between the PDP and Tinubu under a Rainbow Coalition, Lamido said he had not been consulted about the arrangement.
He maintained that he was unaware of the details of the proposed coalition.
Speaking on the 2027 campaigns, Lamido urged politicians to focus on insecurity and economic hardship, describing them as major challenges confronting the country.
He said candidates should explain how they intended to address the problems rather than concentrate on political alliances, personalities and divisive rhetoric.
Lamido also warned that hate speech and campaigns capable of deepening divisions could further increase tensions in the country.
He urged Nigerians to assess presidential candidates based on their capacity, commitment and willingness to tackle the country’s challenges.
