Babachir Lawal Resigns from ADC, Alleges Rigging

Babachir Lawal, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on a date not specified in the article, citing allegations of massive rigging in the presidential primary that favored Atiku Abubakar. Lawal characterized the primary as a disgraceful charade, claiming the results were manipulated to ensure Atiku's victory.

In response, Atiku Abubakar's media office defended him, stating that Lawal's resignation was a personal choice and that he had no right to disparage Atiku based on unfounded allegations. The statement from Atiku's camp emphasized that there was no evidence to support Lawal's claims and condemned his remarks as divisive.

Phrank Shaibu, a senior special assistant for public communication, reiterated that the ADC presidential primary was conducted fairly and reflected the true will of the party members, dismissing Lawal's allegations as baseless and irresponsible.