Babachir Lawal
NigeriapoliticianMaleb. 19565.6Global Dominance: 0.00%Babachir Lawal is a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation of Nigeria. He recently made headlines by asserting that the North is mobilizing against President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 election due to dissatisfaction with his administration's policies.
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Babachir Lawal endorsed Peter Obi as the best man for the job.
Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Weigh Ex-GovsNigeria· 2026-08-04
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, described the ticket as 'a disastrous error' and declared it 'dead on arrival.'
Why the Quiet Return for 2027Nigeria· 2026-08-02
Babachir Lawal claimed that Tinubu played a pivotal role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress.
Tinubu helped build APC, financed 2015 campaign — Ex-SGFNigeria· 2026-07-26
Babachir Lawal advised Buhari to refrain from backing any aspirant and allow party delegates to choose the candidate.
Why Buhari didn't openly back Tinubu in 2023 APC PrimaryNigeria· 2026-07-26
Babachir Lawal has said a joint presidential ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso has a stronger chance of winning the 2027 presidential election.
Obi-Kwankwaso ticket has 70% chance in 2027 — LawalNigeria· 2026-07-26
Babachir Lawal has called for a judicial inquiry into the controversy surrounding the alleged fake Presidential Fiscal and Infrastructure Projects Council.
Babachir Lawal Suspects 'Big Racket'Nigeria· 2026-07-07Key figures such as ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, openly opposing Tinubu’s potential second-term bid.
Buhari Loyalists May Ditch APC After Leader's DeathNigeria· 2025-07-17
Babachir Lawal is a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and a leader in the ADC coalition.
Kwankwaso: 2027 Kano Votes ScrambleNigeria· 2025-07-13
Babachir Lawal is a coalition leader and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
Mark, Aregbesola Lead 2027 BidNigeria· 2025-07-06
Babachir Lawal was present at the ADC launch.
Tinubu Group Calls Opposition Coalition a Recycling HubNigeria· 2025-07-03
Babachir Lawal is a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
Atiku, Obi Join Forces Against TinubuNigeria· 2025-07-03
Babachir Lawal is a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
ADC Leaders Step Down for Mark, AregbesolaNigeria· 2025-07-02Babachir Lawal is a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
David Mark's Ready for Tinubu ChallengeNigeria· 2025-07-02Babachir Lawal is a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and commented on the coalition's strength.
APC Responds to Opposition CoalitionNigeria· 2025-07-02
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, is part of the coalition planning to unseat Tinubu.
Tinubu Slams 2027 Coalition as 'Political IDPs'Nigeria· 2025-06-26
Babachir Lawal is a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
INEC Denies Party Registration DelaysNigeria· 2025-06-19
Babachir Lawal is a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and part of the coalition against Tinubu.
Nigeria Coalition: Can Opposition Unseat Tinubu?Nigeria· 2025-06-15
Babachir Lawal is one of the leaders of the coalition against President Tinubu.
Tinubu Coalition Lacks Credibility, Says UmahiNigeria· 2025-06-10
Another prominent voice in the anti-Tinubu bloc is Babachir Lawal, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
Political heavyweights plotting to stop Tinubu in 2027Nigeria· 2025-05-28
Babachir Lawal is a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and attended the meeting discussing northern unity.
Atiku, Obi, Amaechi court northern power blocNigeria· 2025-05-26
Babachir Lawal expressed surprise at Peter Obi's statement regarding his candidacy in the Labour Party.
Abure’s camp welcomes Obi to be LP candidateNigeria· 2025-05-26
Babachir Lawal announced a delegate to speak for Jigawa State, which led to protests from the delegates.
Chaos erupts as Jigawa delegates disrupt Atiku, Obi coalition meetingNigeria· 2025-05-25
Babachir Lawal also clapped back, saying the PDP was never being considered as an option.
Atiku denies plan to leave PDPNigeria· 2025-05-22
Babachir Lawal, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, discussed the opposition coalition's strategy against the PDP.
Atiku, Obi pick ADC to battle TinubuNigeria· 2025-05-22
Babachir Lawal was a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
PDP now out of 2027 coalition talks – BabachirNigeria· 2025-05-14
Babachir Lawal stated that the anti-Tinubu group remained firmly on course despite defections.
Anti-Tinubu forces reel from defection blowsNigeria· 2025-05-11
Former Secretary to the Federation Babachir Lawal is part of the coalition against President Tinubu.
Baba-Ahmed back on the hustingsNigeria· 2025-05-01
Babachir Lawal commented on the fears of defectors regarding Tinubu.
2027: Tinubu’s counter-attack scatters oppositionNigeria· 2025-04-27
Babachir Lawal is identified as a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation involved in Atiku's coalition.
Atiku’s coalition has crumbled — Bayo OnanugaNigeria· 2025-04-24
Babachir Lawal, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, criticizes the current administration and its treatment of the poor.
Buhari’s endorsement not needed to defeat Tinubu – BabachirNigeria· 2025-04-22