A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal.
A Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has threatened to institute legal proceedings against the African Democratic Congress and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over the alleged substitution of the party’s 2027 governorship candidate in Adamawa State.
Lawal, in a statement made available to journalists on Monday, alleged that the ADC unlawfully replaced its candidate, Umar Suleiman, who he said won the party’s governorship primary, with Tukur Moddibo.
He said the alleged substitution violated the Electoral Act 2026, the ADC Constitution and the party’s primary election guidelines, adding that the matter would be challenged in court.
“Clearly, this unlawful substitution which violates the Electoral Act 2026, the ADC Constitution, and the ADC Primary Elections Guidelines will be tested in the courts.
