ADC Primary Was Rigged, I Know What Atiku People Did – Babachir Lawal

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal has claimed that he has evidence showing the primary election of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was rigged.

Naija News reports that he made the claim during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television.

According to Lawal, he was in the field and monitored the exercise.

He said whatever the supporters of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said was not true, adding that a thief would not accept he is a thief.

“Don’t forget I was the National Vice Chairman (Northeast). I was in the field during the exercise, so I have evidence.

“Atiku’s people are the ones lying by trying to deny what they did. We are all human beings. We know what they did.

“I knew the primary was rigged at the point it was being done and the results being declared,” he said.

Meanwhile, Lawal, has dismissed claims that he collected money from African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen.

Naija News reports that Lawal made the clarification during an appearance on Channels TV while reacting to allegations from supporters of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that he was financially influenced by Hayatu-Deen.

According to him, the accusation has no basis, insisting that he did not receive any money from the ADC aspirant.

He maintained that if he was ever in need of financial assistance, he could easily reach out to President Bola Tinubu rather than seek support elsewhere.

The former SGF also questioned the basis of the allegation, asking for proof that any money exchange ever took place between him and Hayatu-Deen. He said no evidence had been presented to support the claim.

Lawal stated that his support for Hayatu-Deen was not connected to money but to what he described as the aspirant’s ability and capacity to lead. He said Hayatu-Deen offered competence and experience, which informed his position.

He said: “If I need money now, I’ll call President Tinubu, and I’ll get it before I get home.

“Hayatu-Deen has no money to give. Tell me who was there when he gave me the money. Maybe he’s yet to deliver it. I will go and collect it. Let me tell you, it’s not about money. Hayatu-Deen was a man who was offering his service and competence. Hayatu-Deen is more competent than Atiku. They can’t even be in the same boat.”