Babachir Lawal, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has called on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to reconsider its choice of Atiku Abubakar as the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 presidential election. Lawal aired his views in a social media post on Facebook, where he alleged that the ADC primary election that produced Atiku was heavily manipulated in his favor.
According to Lawal, Atiku lacks the necessary strength to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming general election. He lamented that instead of engaging with the issues he raised, many of his detractors have chosen to attack him personally. He further expressed disappointment that his earlier remarks, which he called “Kachalla 1,” had drawn sharp reactions from across the Fulani community, leading to insults and threats.
Lawal firmly advised the ADC to select a more capable candidate if they hope to make any impact in the presidential race before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) timeline expires. He reiterated that the party must act swiftly to avoid failure at the polls.