Atiku slams Lawal over ADC rigging claims with no evidence

Atiku Abubakar has dismissed former SGF Babachir Lawal's allegations that he rigged the ADC presidential primary as "unfortunate cocktail of bitterness, conjecture, and political revisionism." Lawal recently accused Atiku of manipulating the party's primary despite being unpopular, but provided no documents, petitions, or evidence to support his claims during a Channels TV interview. Atiku pointed out the contradiction in Lawal's narrative—that Atiku was both politically inactive and somehow orchestrated a nationwide conspiracy across 8,809 wards. The former VP also highlighted Lawal's remark that he could call President Tinubu for money and receive it before getting home, suggesting Lawal may be acting as a "political mercenary" to discredit him among Christian communities in the Middle Belt where Atiku maintains goodwill. Lawal has made multiple public attacks against Atiku, including claiming he has "absolutely nothing" and that Tinubu's government is better than Atiku's would be. This political exchange comes as both position themselves for the 2027 presidential election. Should voters take seriously allegations made without evidence, or are these distractions from substantive policy discussions?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/09/2027-what-ex-sgf-babachir-lawal-forgot-to-tell-nigerians-atiku/