Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has said President Bola Tinubu would record an easy victory in the 2027 presidential election if electoral manipulation determines the outcome of the poll.
Lawal made the remark during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, shortly after announcing his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The former SGF, who was among opposition figures involved in the coalition that recently adopted the ADC as a political platform, disclosed that he had decided to step away from partisan politics entirely.
According to him, his decision was influenced by growing frustration with the nature of political activities in the country. He said he no longer finds the political environment appealing and would rather devote his time to personal interests, including farming and church-related engagements.
“I’ve just come to the conclusion that in Nigerian politics, everybody is… I don’t understand how it’s practised. I don’t know how it should be practised. Maybe there are some Nigerians who know to run their things. I don’t want to be part of anything again,” he said.
Speaking on the prospects of the 2027 election, Lawal argued that Tinubu remains a formidable political figure whose influence and experience make him difficult to challenge.
“Tinubu will win with landslide. If the parameter for winning the election in Nigeria is rigging, nobody can face Bola Tinubu.
“If Atiku’s strength is in manipulating results, he will meet the master leader in the front next year. And so they will be all the worse for it,” Lawal stated.
The former SGF also dismissed suggestions that he could support any opposition presidential candidate in the next election, including Peter Obi.
Lawal made it clear that he would not be backing the former Labour Party presidential candidate, insisting that he no longer wishes to participate in political activities.
“I won’t support Peter Obi. I don’t want to be part of anything again,” Lawal said.
