Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has made a startling accusation against Aisha Binani, the Adamawa State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. Lawal claims that Binani is supporting Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, instead of Peter Obi, the NDC's presidential candidate. This allegation was made on Monday via a post on his official Facebook page.
Lawal's statement was a response to reports that six NDC governorship candidates from the North-East rejected his appointment as the leader of the party in the North-East and North-Central. The former SGF, who recently defected to the NDC, expressed his disappointment and concern over Binani's alleged support for Atiku Abubakar. He emphasized that Nigeria has no option other than Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso as President and Vice President of the country in 2027.
The former Atiku ally also stated that the NDC governorship candidates in Gombe and Taraba States had reached out to him to dissociate themselves from the statement made by the six governorship candidates. Lawal made it clear that he had accepted his appointment as the leader of the party in the North-East and North-Central zones in good faith, as a mark of respect to Senator Dickson, Mr Obi, and Kwankwaso.
Lawal's statement read, "My attention has been drawn to a trending story on social media to the effect that six so-called gubernatorial candidates of the Nigeria Democratic Congress are protesting my joining the party and my appointment as the leader of the party in the North-Eastern Zone of the party." He further stated that the matter of protest is of no worry to him, as it is a matter for the national leadership of the party.
The NDC governorship candidates in Gombe and Taraba States have distanced themselves from the statement made by the six governorship candidates. Lawal also vowed that there would be no alteration of results in the 2027 polls, stressing that moles would be rendered redundant. This statement comes as a reassurance to Nigerians that the 2027 elections will be free and fair.
Babachir Lawal's defection to the NDC and his appointment as the leader of the party in the North-East and North-Central zones have caused a stir in the political landscape. His accusation against Aisha Binani has also sparked a reaction from various stakeholders. The development is a sign that the 2027 elections are likely to be a battle for supremacy among various political parties.
The 2027 general elections are shaping up to be a major showdown between various political parties. With Babachir Lawal's accusation against Aisha Binani, the stakes have been raised. As the elections approach, Nigerians will be watching closely to see how the various political parties and their candidates navigate the complex web of alliances and rivalries.
Key points
- Babachir Lawal accuses Aisha Binani of supporting Atiku Abubakar over Peter Obi in 2027 elections
- NDC governorship candidates in Gombe and Taraba States dissociate themselves from statement made by six governorship candidates
- Lawal vows that there would be no alteration of results in the 2027 polls
