Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, about three months after leaving the African Democratic Congress over the party’s presidential primary.
Lawal was formally received into the NDC in Abuja on Tuesday, where he declared support for the party’s presidential ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The former SGF said Nigerians concerned about insecurity, hunger, poverty and other challenges should support the NDC, describing the party as representing what he considers a new political direction.
His move follows his resignation from the ADC in June after former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar emerged as the party’s presidential candidate. Lawal had alleged that the primary process was manipulated in Atiku’s favour, a claim Atiku’s camp rejected.
NDC National Leader and former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson welcomed Lawal into the party and described him as an experienced political mobiliser.
Lawal’s defection adds another prominent figure to the NDC as political parties and opposition groups position themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.
The development also marks another shift in Lawal’s political alignment after his recent break with the ADC.
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