2027: GOVERNORS, APC CHIEFTAINS SECRETLY BACKING COALITION – BABACHIR
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Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has disclosed that several governors and prominent figures within the All Progressives Congress (APC) are covertly supporting the emerging opposition coalition in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during an interview aired on Tuesday, Lawal said although many of these APC leaders have yet to publicly declare their allegiance, they are privately in agreement with the coalition’s mission to challenge and eventually replace the current administration.
“Yes, there are [APC members working with the coalition], and they will speak for themselves. Some might not be brave or bold enough to do it the way I have, but there are very many—some tell me, including some governors,” Lawal stated.
The former SGF, who officially exited the APC on June 29, revealed that he had been critical of the party's internal operations long before his resignation. He argued that the APC lacked internal democracy and had developed a culture where dissenting voices were suppressed.
“We’re in a democracy; even if you’re in a political party, you can choose to support a better candidate in another political party,” he explained. “I’m learning a template from APC: this template of remaining in one party and working for another. This is a script APC developed, which Wike has enhanced and grown beyond imagination. Wike is our leader in this type of politics.”
Lawal criticized the ruling party’s internal dynamics, claiming it has been marred by disunity and intolerance for contrary opinions. “The APC has never been united; it’s been a party that has been intimidated and bullied into silence. No internal cohesion; you cannot even advise. Even advice is taken as anti-party. So, many people got
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