Babachir Lawal, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) citing alleged irregularities in the party’s just concluded primaries.
Lawal was quoted as alleging in a statement on Monday, June 1, 2026 that the primaries were heavily compromised in favour of the former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar.
He said the process was manipulated to produce predetermined outcomes, thus undermining fairness and internal democracy within the party.
The alleged irregularities were unacceptable, said the ex-SGF, who conveyed his decision to leave the ADC.
“I am leaving the ADC because its primaries just ended were rigged at all levels in favour of Kachalla Abubakar Atiku,” Lawal said.
He also blamed party stakeholders for keeping quiet over the alleged flaws in the process.
“I sense a conspiracy of silence of which I want no part. ‘Most of the members of the party are acting like this is the normal thing to do,’ he added.
Lawal, who left the PDP, also announced his opposition to Atiku’s alleged presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He said backing the former Vice-President could indirectly boost President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election.
He also asked about the political leaning of the opposition people supporting Atiku, stressing that the choice of who leads should be based on competence and national interest, not sentiment or loyalty.
Lawal said he will be taking a break from active political engagements. He said that he would consult with allies on the next direction of his political engagement.
