Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Lawal’s move followed a meeting with NDC National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, at the senator’s residence in Abuja on Tuesday.
The former SGF had resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on June 1, 2026, after alleging irregularities in the party’s presidential primary that produced former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as its candidate.
At the time, Lawal said he would consult with like-minded individuals on the way forward and had previously indicated support for a Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket.
After joining the NDC, Lawal said his decision was motivated by concerns about insecurity, hunger, poverty and other challenges facing the country.
“Anybody in Nigeria who has the interest of our country at heart and sympathy for the suffering that is ongoing in our country, along with insecurity, hunger, ignorance and disease, will have no choice but to join a party that represents the future and have Peter and Kwankwaso as their candidates,” he said.
He described the NDC ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso as an opportunity to pursue what he called a “very noble objective” for the country.
“Every sensible and patriotic Nigerian ought to understand this. It is now convincing to partner with the NDC to see to the fulfilment of the very noble objective of installing Obi as the president and Kwankwaso as vice president,” Lawal added.
He also expressed optimism about the 2027 election, saying: “So, by the grace of God, we look forward to 29 May 2027, to celebrate the feat properly for the good of the country, and future of generations yet unborn.”
Lawal, who served as SGF under former President Muhammadu Buhari, had earlier supported Obi during the 2023 presidential election. His latest move adds him to the growing list of political figures aligning with the NDC ahead of the 2027 election.
