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Babachir Lawal

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Babachir Lawal, has accused African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar of manipulating the party’s presidential primary.

Lawal alleged that irregularities during the exercise contributed to his decision to leave the ADC, claiming that votes cast for other presidential aspirants were allegedly swapped in favour of Atiku.

The former SGF made the allegations during an interview with Trust TV on Friday, where he discussed his experience within the opposition coalition and the events surrounding the ADC presidential primary.

According to Lawal, the outcome of the primary did not reflect the votes cast by delegates during the exercise.

He alleged that votes belonging to some of the other aspirants were moved in favour of Atiku, describing the development as one of the reasons he decided to leave the party.

Lawal said he had supported former presidential aspirant Dele Hayatu-Deen during the primary, whom he considered the most capable candidate among those seeking the party’s presidential ticket.

He said his support for Hayatu-Deen was based on his assessment of the aspirant’s capacity to lead the country.

The former SGF’s allegations add to the political disagreements surrounding the ADC and its emergence as a platform for opposition politicians ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Atiku, a former vice president and longtime presidential contender, emerged as the ADC’s presidential candidate after the party’s primary, positioning him as the opposition party’s flag bearer for the forthcoming election.

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However, Lawal’s account raises questions about the internal processes that produced the former vice president as the party’s candidate.

The allegation of vote swapping remains a claim by Lawal, and no independent evidence establishing that votes were manipulated was presented in the account.

Atiku and the ADC have not, in the information provided, responded to Lawal’s allegation.

Lawal has previously been associated with opposition efforts to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), but his latest comments indicate growing disagreements within the political coalition over the leadership and direction of the ADC.

The development comes as political parties and opposition groups intensify preparations for the 2027 elections.

The ADC has positioned itself as a major platform for opposition figures seeking an alternative to the ruling APC, with Atiku at the centre of its presidential campaign.

Lawal’s allegation could, however, add to discussions about internal democracy, transparency and the credibility of party primaries as political parties prepare to select candidates for the next general election.

For now, the claim remains contested, with the circumstances surrounding the ADC primary likely to attract further political debate as the election season progresses.

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