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FORMER SGF BABACHIR LAWAL QUITS APC, JOINS NEW POLITICAL COALITION
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Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect. Lawal, who served under President Muhammadu Buhari during his first term, announced his decision in a letter dated June 29, 2025, addressed to the APC Chairman of Bangshika Ward, Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State. In the letter, Lawal stated, “I write to formally notify you of my resignation from the All Progressive Congress. In due course, I will make public my current political affiliations where I plan to join other compatriots to work towards making Nigeria a better living place for all its citizens.” He extended his warm regards to other members of the party, wishing them well. Lawal’s departure from the APC comes amid rising momentum within a new political coalition seeking to challenge the ruling party in the 2027 general elections. The coalition, reportedly led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi, has adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform. According to Lawal, the coalition is attracting dissatisfied members from various parties, with prominent politicians like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi aligned with the initiative. However, he emphasized the independence of the coalition, saying, “Many of us are former APC members. Atiku and (Peter) Obi are with us, but not as official emissaries of their current platforms. This is an independent initiative aimed at providing a genuine alternative for Nigerians.” Lawal’s resignation has sparked fears of implosion within the APC, particularly with growing ill feelings among members, especially in the Northern part of the country. The development is seen as a significant shift in the nation’s political landscape, with Lawal’s next move expected to have far-reaching implications.