Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal has declared that he has ruled out supporting both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Lawal made the remarks during a television interview on Tuesday, where he also renewed criticism of the ADC presidential primary that produced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s candidate.
Allegations of Irregularities in ADC Primary
The former SGF alleged that the ADC primary process was manipulated, insisting that the results announced at the national level did not reflect votes recorded at the local government level.
He claimed to possess documents showing discrepancies between results from polling levels and figures eventually declared at the national collation centre in Abuja.
According to him, businessman and aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen reportedly scored significantly higher votes in some areas, but the figures were allegedly altered before final announcement.
Lawal further alleged that some officials involved in the process privately admitted to adjustments in the results, claiming it was done to avoid political embarrassment.
He also questioned delays in transmitting results from Adamawa State to the national collation centre, suggesting possible interference in the process.
Defence of His Position
Despite his criticisms, Lawal insisted his position was not driven by personal animosity toward Atiku Abubakar or any other aspirant.
He argued that credible leadership can only emerge from transparent electoral processes, warning that flawed systems produce weak governance outcomes.
He also maintained that he would not retract earlier controversial remarks that attracted public backlash, saying they were based on his personal experiences and perceptions of political exclusion.
Political Future and 2027 Outlook
Lawal stated that he has now stepped back from active partisan politics and is yet to decide who to support in the 2027 presidential election.
He added that while he has eliminated both APC and ADC from his options, he remains open to evaluating other emerging candidates and political alliances.
The former SGF also hinted that he could consider voting for alternative candidates, including activist Omoyele Sowore, depending on how the political landscape evolves.
Lawal concluded by saying that the quality of leadership Nigeria produces depends heavily on the credibility of the process through which candidates emerge, stressing the need for fairness and transparency in party primaries.
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