Former SGF Babachir Lawal joins the NDC and backs Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). His move comes three months after he left the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Lawal announced his defection in…
Babachir Lawal, former secretary to the government of the federation, says he has evidence that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary was manipulated in favour of Atiku Abubakar. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television on Monday, the former SGF alleged that results were announced in some areas where party primaries never took place….
The media office of Atiku Abubakar has lashed out at Babachir Lawal over his recent criticism of the former vice-president, accusing him of ignoring Atiku’s record of condemning terrorism and banditry across the country. In a statement on Sunday, Paul Ibe, Atiku’s media aide, said Lawal was “in a state of stupor” while the former…
Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging that the party’s presidential primary was manipulated in favour of Atiku Abubakar. Atiku emerged as the ADC presidential candidate after polling 1,846,370 votes to defeat Rotimi Amaechi, who secured 504,117 votes. Mohammed Hayatudeen came third with…
Babachir Lawal, former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), says Peter Obi was never fully committed to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) before leaving the party. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Tuesday, Lawal said members of the coalition had long suspected that Obi was not comfortable within the party. “He had…
Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), says the All Progressives Congress (APC) cannot afford to conduct a free and fair election, claiming the ruling party would suffer a heavy defeat. Lawal spoke on Wednesday during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television. “Every Nigerian understands that this government cannot…
