Babachir Lawal Mocks Atiku’s Presidential Ambition, Says It’s ‘Cheap TEMU Product’
Chuks Okocha in Abuja Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has criticised the candidacy of the Presidential standard bearer of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has harshly criticized the candidacy of Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), branding it as a "cheap TEMU product." Lawal alleged that the ADC replaced its candidate for the Adamawa State governorship election, Umar Suleiman, with Tukur Moddibo due to ethnic considerations and Atiku's influence.
He likened Atiku and the party's candidate-selection process to items purchased from TEMU, an online marketplace known for low-quality goods. Lawal claimed that Suleiman, described as a "very competent and experienced gentleman," would have posed a strong challenge to Atiku's presidency. He accused Atiku of favoring candidates based on ethnic and religious grounds, and alleged that the substitution of Suleiman with Moddibo violated the Electoral Act 2026, the ADC Constitution, and the party's primary election guidelines.
Lawal vowed to challenge this matter in court, predicting that both the ADC and the All Progressives Congress (APC) would lose the gubernatorial election in Adamawa State, where voters trusted that they had other options.
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