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Former SGF Babachir Lawal joins Nigeria Democratic Congress

Source: Punch Nigeria · 22 Sep 2026, 15:31 UTC
Former SGF Babachir Lawal joins Nigeria Democratic Congress
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Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Punch Nigeria reports. His move comes three months after he left the ADC, reportedly following allegations that the party’s primary process had been manipulated.

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Punch Nigeria reports. The move comes three months after Lawal left the African Democratic Congress. The report links his departure from the ADC to alleged manipulation of the party’s primary process.

The available information does not identify the specific primary election involved or give details of Lawal’s new role within the Nigeria Democratic Congress. It also does not include a response from the ADC, the NDC or Lawal on the reasons for the latest move beyond the reported timing and the earlier allegation.

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