Former Jigawa State Governor and prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart, Sule Lamido, has launched a blistering attack on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), branding it as a political “cancer” that must be removed to save Nigeria from further decay. In a fiery interview on ARISE News on Tuesday, Lamido said the APC had consistently failed Nigerians, from the Muhammadu Buhari administration to the current government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“We must remove this cancer called APC, which we can call malaria, cancer level 4,” Lamido declared. “APC is our problem. We must remove that corruption, which has become a cancer in Nigeria. And it has to be excised out.”
The former minister of foreign affairs did not mince words in laying the blame for Nigeria’s current woes squarely at the feet of the APC, asserting that the party’s rule has been marked by economic hardship, insecurity, and institutional decay. According to Lamido, the APC has become a dangerous entity whose continuous hold on power will only deepen Nigeria’s suffering.
APC’s Record: One Party, Same Failures
Lamido was categorical in his condemnation of the APC across the span of its nearly decade-long rule. He drew a direct comparison between former President Muhammadu Buhari and President Bola Tinubu, asserting that despite changes in leadership, the party has delivered nothing but disappointment.
“APC in 2014, 2019, 2023. It’s the same thing. If Tinubu is Buhari, they’re all APC. Never vote for them because it’s a failure of the party and party leaders of Nigeria,” he insisted.
He warned Nigerians against falling for the same political deception in future elections, urging voters to understand that the problem lies not just in individuals, but in the entire party structure. According to Lamido, the APC’s governance has only entrenched corruption, worsened poverty, and weakened national institutions.
Call for a National Political Coalition
While decrying the APC’s performance, Lamido expressed support for a broad-based political coalition aimed at dislodging the ruling party in future elections. However, he was quick to caution against forming alliances based solely on personalities rather than ideology and national interest.
“I’m willing to support any arrangement, by whatever nomenclature, especially now, to restore Nigeria. It’s not about Tinubu. It’s about APC,” he said, emphasizing that political salvation lies in values and vision, not individuals.
Lamido stressed the need for political actors and opposition forces to rally around key national issues, such as security, education, and economic stability. For him, Nigeria’s democracy can only thrive when parties and coalitions are built on shared ideologies, not opportunism.
Critique of Opposition Strategy: ‘Stop Floating on Nothing’
In a veiled criticism of some opposition leaders, Lamido questioned their political maturity and commitment to building sustainable structures. He warned against the current trend of floating loosely organized political movements that lack grassroots presence and long-term vision.
“Some of our so-called political leaders need to slow down. They’re floating on nothing. You can’t build democracy on hype. We must invest in institutions and structures,” he cautioned.
According to the former governor, the only way to effectively challenge the APC’s dominance is to build strong, ideologically driven political organizations that can engage citizens and offer credible alternatives. He urged his fellow opposition members to focus less on the media and more on the ground realities.
A Broader Message: Institutions Over Individuals
Lamido’s interview ended with a clarion call for Nigerians to stop idolizing political figures and begin focusing on the deeper issues affecting the country. He argued that meaningful democratic progress can only be achieved when the political discourse shifts from personalities to systems and ideologies.
“We must stop diverging about the issue and become focused on the issue,” he said. “Nigerians must start asking the right questions — not about who is running, but what they stand for.”
With the 2027 general elections on the horizon, Lamido’s remarks serve as both a warning and a challenge — to the ruling party, the opposition, and the Nigerian electorate. Whether his calls for unity, institutional focus, and ideological politics will resonate remains to be seen, but his message is clear: the APC, in his view, is a national affliction that must be decisively removed for Nigeria to heal.
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