Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, George emphasized Lamido’s right to contest the chairmanship position but stressed the need to follow internal dispute-resolution protocols.
“The PDP’s tradition allows consensus-building but doesn’t exclude anyone from competing. Lamido is free to obtain the form, participate, and let delegates decide at the convention,” George stated.
He clarified that while the party favors consensus to foster unity, no member is barred from vying for office. However, he warned against bypassing internal mechanisms: “Before heading to court, you must exhaust all party avenues. Failure to do so may invite sanctions.”
George reiterated, “Lamido can contest, but legal action against the party would be punishable. The decision rests with the delegates in an open process.”
Lamido had threatened to sue the PDP after allegedly being denied access to the nomination form at the party’s Abuja secretariat on Monday. Officials, including the National Secretary and Organizing Secretary, claimed unawareness of the form’s availability.