NDC Candidates Reject Babachir Lawal's Leadership Role
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is experiencing an internal crisis in the North-East as six governorship candidates have collectively rejected the appointment of Engr. Babachir Lawal as the party’s regional leader. Lawal, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, was appointed to oversee NDC activities and campaigns shortly after joining the party.
The candidates—Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed (Adamawa), Barr. Ibrahim Muhammad Kashim (Bauchi), Rear Admiral S.
Kashim Ibrahim (retd., Borno), Dr. Babayo Ardo (Gombe), Prof. Mohammed Sani (Taraba), and Ibrahim M. Shitu (Yobe)—issued a joint statement declaring their refusal to recognize Lawal as their leader, citing a complete lack of stakeholder consultation.
They warned that imposing leaders without dialogue could harm the party's electoral prospects in the upcoming 2027 elections. The candidates called on Senator Seriake Dickson and the NDC national executive to review Lawal's appointment to ensure internal cohesion and regional unity.
As of the evening of the statement, the NDC national leadership had not responded.
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