ABUJA, NIGERIA – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s political camp has dismissed allegations made by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, regarding alleged irregularities in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) primaries.
The response follows claims by Babachir Lawal suggesting that recent party primaries were manipulated in favour of certain aspirants, allegations which Atiku’s camp described as unsubstantiated and politically motivated.
Atiku Abubakar, Atiku Abubakar, through his supporters, insisted that the accusations lacked credible evidence and were inconsistent with Lawal’s previous political positions.
Dismissal Of Allegations
According to the statement from Atiku’s associates, the claims of rigging within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), African Democratic Congress, were described as an attempt to discredit ongoing internal party processes.
They argued that the ADC primaries were conducted under established guidelines and that grievances, if any, should be addressed through official party dispute resolution channels rather than public accusations.
Political Consistency Questioned
The camp further accused Babachir Lawal of political inconsistency, noting that his comments appeared to contradict earlier positions he had taken regarding party processes and internal democracy.
They maintained that such public statements risk distracting from efforts to strengthen opposition unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Broader Political Context
The exchange comes amid increasing political activity and repositioning across major opposition and ruling parties as Nigeria gradually approaches another election cycle.
Analysts say internal disputes and public disagreements among senior political figures are likely to intensify as parties work to consolidate their structures and manage aspirants.
Observers also note that such exchanges often reflect deeper struggles over influence and control within emerging political coalitions.
ADC Yet To Respond
The African Democratic Congress has not issued an official response to the latest remarks from Atiku’s camp at the time of reporting.
Party insiders, however, are expected to address the allegations as internal discussions continue.
Outlook
As political alignments continue to shift, attention remains focused on how opposition parties manage internal disagreements while maintaining cohesion ahead of the 2027 elections.
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