Speaking on the political scene in Nigeria, Lamido noted that many key members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were once influential Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members.
“So, in a way, the APC is itself a product of the PDP’s internal conflicts,” Lamido.
The interview, however, noted that the current president was never in the PDP.
Responding, Lamido said: “True, but about 90% of today’s APC members came from the PDP. Just look at the National Assembly—the Senate president, his deputy, the Speaker of the House, key figures in the Assembly, and many governors. Almost anyone significant in the PDP back then is now in the APC.
Speaking on the belief that some might say his narrations are mere ancient history, Lamido said: “Ancient? How about those in the federal government, those leading the National Assembly? They aren’t ancient; they’re current. But they form a paralyzed half, the APC. The only way forward is for both sides to set aside their grievances. They should reflect on how Nigeria has helped them and reconcile for the country’s sake. Otherwise, how can the PDP stand strong when a chunk of it is in the APC?
