By Kolawole Ojebisi
The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Jigawa State chapter, on Saturday, said Aminu Ibrahim Ringim had lost his political relevance, describing his recent threats against a former governor of the state, Sule Lamido, as “last kicks of a dying political horse.”
This is as the party reaffirmed its commitment to credible leadership and unity within its ranks while professing support for Lamido.
The party stated this in a statement issued by its Jigawa State Publicity Secretary, Umar Kiyari, on Saturday.
It added that the New Nigeria People’s Party’s 2023 governorship candidate is frustrated following his “abysmal outing” in the election.
The statement read in part, “It is quite unfortunate—and indeed shameful—that someone who has been a prominent figure in Jigawa politics since the state’s creation could only secure a little over 35,000 votes across the entire state.
“This poor showing reflects the widespread rejection of both his candidacy and the NNPP by the good people of Jigawa.
“Rather than accept the verdict of the people with humility, Alhaji Ringim has chosen to mislead the public with baseless attacks, misinformation, and petty propaganda.”
“His outbursts are nothing more than a reaction to a political reality he continues to deny.
“We refuse to be distracted by desperate politicians looking for who to blame for their self-inflicted failures,” the statement added.
This comes in the wake of Ringim’s attack on Lamido’s newly released autobiography, Being True to Myself, and issued a veiled threat to reveal personal and political secrets that could “expose him to public shame.”
Ringim spoke at an NNPP gathering in Taura Local Government Area on Thursday, accusing Lamido of distorting history and misrepresenting facts in his autobiography.
He said the former governor’s portrayal of him in the chapter titled, “Intrigues, Lies, and Fetishism” was not only false but damaging.
Ringim said: “In the book, Lamido portrays himself as a trustworthy leader who never wronged anyone throughout his political career, which is far from the truth.
“If he continues to defame me, I may be forced to reveal things that will expose him to public shame.”
