Ex-Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido Calls APC a “Stage 4 Cancer”
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In a fiery appearance on Arise News TV, former Governor of Jigawa State and senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) figure, Sule Lamido, launched a scathing attack on the All Progressives Congress (APC), branding the ruling party a “stage 4 cancer” that must be urgently removed from Nigeria’s political system.
Speaking with passionate conviction, Lamido compared the APC’s impact on Nigeria to a terminal illness, criticizing its decade-long rule, including the eight years under former President Muhammadu Buhari and the ongoing administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “We must remove this cancer called APC, which we can call malaria, cancer level 4,” he said, adding that the country needs radical intervention to stop what he described as the party’s “detrimental influence” on national governance. Governor Sule Lamido Calls
Lamido argued that APC is not just a party but a core source of Nigeria’s problems, citing corruption, insecurity, and economic hardship as legacies of the ruling party. “It is not about Tinubu or Buhari; it’s about APC,” he emphasized. “The party itself is the problem and must be excised like a deadly tumor.”
The PDP stalwart also made it clear that he sees the issues plaguing Nigeria as systemic, rather than leadership-based. He contended that even with different personalities at the helm, the APC has consistently failed to offer the kind of leadership Nigerians need. Lamido’s statement, “If Tinubu is Buhari, they’re all APC. Never vote for them,” reinforced his stance that the APC’s ideology and structure are inherently flawed.
His remarks come at a time when Nigeria is grappling with rising inflation, youth unemployment, worsening insecurity, and dwindling trust in government institutions. Many Nigerians have expressed frustration over unfulfilled promises and mismanagement. For these citizens, Lamido’s words resonate as a call for political change and accountability.
By using the metaphor of a “stage 4 cancer,” Lamido delivered a powerful and emotional critique that has sparked heated political debate. Political analysts suggest that his choice of words could become a rallying cry for opposition forces and a segment of the population disillusioned with the status quo. Governor Sule Lamido Calls
Lamido’s comments also reflect the PDP’s strategy to position itself as a credible alternative ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party aims to leverage growing public discontent to challenge the APC’s dominance and appeal to voters seeking a new direction for Nigeria.
As of now, the APC has not responded officially to Lamido’s statements, though the silence has not stopped the momentum the remarks have generated across political and social platforms.
Lamido’s vast political experience — including serving as Nigeria’s Foreign Minister and Governor of Jigawa State from 2007 to 2015 — gives added weight to his criticism. Known for his bold, unapologetic style, Lamido has been a long-time critic of the APC, but his recent statement is one of his most hard-hitting yet.
With the 2027 elections looming, Lamido’s remarks are likely to fuel ongoing national debates about governance, leadership quality, and the need for political reform. His “stage 4 cancer” analogy may go down as a defining soundbite in Nigeria’s evolving democratic journey.
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