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Losing Sleep? Babachir Lawal Warns Of Growing 2027 Political Alliance
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu is visibly unsettled by the formation of a rising opposition coalition spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, ahead of the 2027 general election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In an interview with Punch, Lawal alleged that the Presidency is increasingly concerned about the growing strength of the opposition alliance and is actively trying to sabotage its progress.
Lawal’s remarks come amidst ongoing speculation about potential political realignments within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), especially with factions from the former Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) that merged with other parties to create the APC in 2013.
There have been rising concerns following defections of CPC-aligned members to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), heightening fears of a looming split in the ruling party.
In late April, Atiku Abubakar and Nasir El-Rufai led a delegation to meet with former President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna. Although the visit was officially described as a post-Sallah courtesy call, many viewed it as a tactical move to gain Buhari’s support for the new opposition coalition.
The delegation also included prominent figures like former Governors Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Gabriel Suswam (Benue), Jibrilla Bindow (Adamawa), and Achike Udenwa (Imo).
Despite dismissals from the Presidency and APC about the coalition’s strength, Lawal asserts that the growing political momentum of the opposition is causing anxiety within Tinubu’s camp.
“This political movement we’re creating — those who think Tinubu is unbeatable are simply peering through tinted windows, assuming they understand the situation inside,” Lawal said. “Tinubu knows we can defeat him. Even those around him who are being honest know he’s in a precarious position ahead of the 2027 elections. We hear what they’re saying behind closed doors. There’s panic.”
Lawal also pointed to the alleged censorship of anti-government songs as a sign of the administration’s insecurity, specifically mentioning the banning of music by popular Nigerian artist Idris Abdulkareem as evidence that those in power are overly fearful.
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