Tag: Babachir Lawal

“Tinubu’s govt. uninterested in fighting insecurity” – Babachir 

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Babachir Tinubu

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF) Babachir Lawal, has accused the Federal Government of failing to tackle the security challenges in the country. Lawal, who served as SGF under the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, specifically said President Bola Tinubu’s government is not interested in tackling insecurity. The former SGF compared Tinubu’s administration to previous governments of Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari, saying the latter performed better than the former. “Past governments were better, more accommodating,” Lawal said, on a television programme. “They served Nigerians…

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‘Northern bloc rises for 2027’ — Ex-SGF, Babachir Lawal 

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Babachir Lawal on Arewa bloc

…Re-ignites claim that Obi won 2023, not Tinubu Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has launched a blistering attack on President Bola Tinubu while unveiling a new northern political platform to shape the 2027 presidential race. Lawal, speaking in a televised interview on Monday, said prominent northern politicians outside government have formed the Nigerian People’s Consultative Political Forum (North) to end regional disunity and vote as a bloc. He vowed the group would back only a candidate — northern, southern or “even from heaven” —…

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Babachir Lawal accuses Tinubu govt. of anti-North agenda

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Babachir accuses Tinubu

…Declares APC “unelectable” in 2027 Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has launched a scathing attack on the Bola Tinubu administration and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), warning that no northern elected official will win re-election under the APC platform in 2027. Speaking in an interview during a television programme, Lawal accused the APC of marginalising northern Nigeria and described the party as “destructive” and incapable of delivering electoral victory in the region. He urged northern politicians seeking re-election – including sitting governors –…

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2027: “Northern consultative forum has adopted ADC” – Babachir Lawal

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Babachir Lawal

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has revealed that the National Political Consultative Group (North) has embraced the African Democratic Congress, (ADC), as its preferred opposition platform to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) in the 2027 elections. Lawal, an ADC chieftain, stated this on Saturday while briefing the press at the end of the 3rd Expanded Meeting of the National Political Consultative Group (North), held at the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Abuja Continental Hotel (formerly Sheraton). Chairman of the NPCG (North, Lawal…

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‘Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project is a scam’ — Babachir Lawal

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Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has expressed strong reservations about the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, describing it as lacking in transparency and questioning its impact on Nigerians. Speaking during a televised interview, Lawal said he does not believe the project addresses the developmental needs of Nigerians, citing what he perceives as a lack of tangible progress on infrastructure across the country. “If you ask me, ‘What projects has this government implemented so far that are visible to Nigerians and have impacted their lives?’ I…

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“Tinubu’s worse than Buhari” – Ex-SGFs Babachir Lawal, Boss Mustapha slam President

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Babachir, Boss Mustapha

…Back opposition coalition Two former Secretaries to the Government of the Federation (SGFs), Babachir Lawal and Boss Mustapha, have launched scathing criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of worsening Nigeria’s problems and overstating his role in the country’s political history. In a televised interview, Lawal, who once backed Tinubu’s 2023 presidential bid, said the president has failed to tackle the challenges he inherited from Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Instead, he argued, Tinubu has deepened the country’s woes. “Government is about improving lives. If Tinubu inherited bad policies, why hasn’t…

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2027: “No time for new Party” – Babachir Lawal

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Ex SGF Babachir Lawal

…Denies involvement of Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, el-Rufa’i in ADA Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has dismissed the possibility of forming a new political party before the 2027 general elections, citing limited time and logistical challenges. Speaking to newsmen yesterday, Lawal confirmed that the emerging anti-Tinubu coalition, which includes former APC members and prominent politicians, will instead merge with an existing party. “We’ve settled on a party that’s legally sound and open to new leadership. We’re finalising key appointments”, he said. He denied any link…

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2027: “I’ll join el-Rufa’i to see how we can stop Tinubu” –  Babachir Lawal

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Babachir on 2027

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has announced plans to join the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i to stop President Bola Tinubu from winning the 2027 elections. Lawal, a former ally of Tinubu turned critic, who made this assertion during an interview yesterday, echoing concerns raised by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, about rising northern discontent, declared that the North will never forgive President Bola Tinubu for the hardship caused by his economic reforms. According to Lawal, the North feels betrayed by…

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“Nigeria has collapsed under Tinubu” Babachir Lawal

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Babachir Lawal

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has said Nigeria collapsed after the swearing of President Bola Tinubu on May 29, 2023. Lawal said the shocking announcement of fuel subsidy removal by Tinubu on the day of inauguration plunged the country into economic malady, stating that the policy was launched before the cabinet was assembled.The ex-SGF said this while discussing the state of the nation on a television programme yesterday, said the announcement of fuel subsidy removal led to increase in the transportation which is basically the…

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2023: “Atikull sweep northern votes; likely to win first ballot’ Babachir Lawal

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Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, asserted that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, will sweep votes in the North, where he hails from, and is likely to win the first ballot. Lawal, a former chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who recently declared support for Peter Obi, Labour Party presidential candidate, however, argued that Obi should win the 2023 presidential election, noting that he would be in shame if he fails to win. Speaking in an Hausa interview on…

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