2027: Babachir Lawal joins NDC

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), shifting his allegiance from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after alleging electoral fraud in the party's presidential primaries. Lawal made his announcement in Abuja, publicly vowing his backing for the NDC's presidential ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso for the 2027 general elections.

He urged Nigerians concerned about the country's growing insecurity, hunger, and economic struggles to support the NDC, stating that only those who care about Nigeria's future and share the suffering of its people will join a party representing progress with Obi and Kwankwaso as candidates. NSCDC reported the discovery of a factory in Lagos producing counterfeit juice and the subsequent arrest of two individuals.

In response, the National Leader of the NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson, praised Lawal as a seasoned political organizer and activist whose experience would bolster the party's efforts. Dickson criticized the ruling party for failing to fulfill its campaign promises, highlighting past instances of parties taking the nation from success to failure.

Lawal was immediately appointed to lead the NDC's campaigns in the North-Eastern geopolitical zone, responsible for regional strategies, dispute resolution, and candidate guidance.