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Adamawa gov: Ex-SGF Babachir threatens legal action over ADC substitution

Babachir Lawal threatens legal action against ADC and Atiku Abubakar over alleged unlawful substitution of the Adamawa ADC governorship candidate for 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/adamawa-gov-ex-sgf-babachir-threatens-legal-action-over-adc-substitution/

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Adamawa gov: Ex-SGF Babachir threatens legal action over ADC substitution

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has threatened to take legal action against the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over the alleged substitution of the party's 2027 governorship candidate in Adamawa State. Lawal claims that the ADC illegally replaced its candidate, Umar Suleiman, who won the primary, with Tukur Moddibo.

He asserts that this violation of the Electoral Act 2026, the ADC Constitution, and the party's primary election guidelines will be challenged in court. Lawal accuses the ADC's leadership of abandoning principles of common sense, equity, and justice to appease Atiku's interests. He also links the dispute to the restoration of chiefdoms and emirates in Adamawa by the state government under Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, which he claims disadvantaged indigenous communities.

Lawal insists that voters in Adamawa will still have alternatives and predicts that both the ADC and APC could face rejection if the alleged substitution is not reversed.

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