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Ex-SGF resigns from APC, vows to announce new political platform soon
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Sources link Lawal to ADC, the coalition’s adopted party ahead of 2027
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Other top Buhari-era figures also defect to strengthen anti-Tinubu bloc
The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Engr. Babachir David Lawal, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), fuelling speculation that he may align with the growing opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.
Lawal’s resignation was contained in a letter dated June 29, 2025, and addressed to the APC chairman in Bangshika Ward, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
He announced his decision to leave the party with immediate effect and promised to unveil his next political move soon.
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Sourcea suggest that Lawal, who served as SGF during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, is likely to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the recently adopted platform for a coalition of opposition figures working to unseat President Bola Tinubu.
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His exit from the APC comes amid a wave of defections by key Buhari-era appointees and former governors, including ex-Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola, former Chief of Air Staff Saddique Abubakar, and ex-Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika.
Former Minister of Police Affairs Alhaji Adamu Maina Waziri has also defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ADC.
