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Babachir Lawal Quits ADC, Alleges Primary Election Manipulation

KEY POINTS Former SGF Babachir Lawal has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He alleged that the party's primary elections were heavily manipulated in favour of Atiku Abubakar and his supporters. The ADC has yet to respond to the allegations as political reactions...

Atiku Camp Fires Back at Babachir Lawal, Revives Grass-Cutting Scandal in ADC Primary Row

KEY POINTS The Atiku camp dismissed Babachir Lawal’s allegations of irregularities in the ADC presidential primary, insisting the process was fair and credible. Phrank Shaibu attacked Lawal’s credibility, referencing the “grass-cutting scandal” and accusing him of hypocrisy over his shifting positions on party primaries. ...

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Babachir Lawal Quits ADC, Alleges Primary Election Manipulation

KEY POINTS Former SGF Babachir Lawal has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). ...

Atiku Camp Fires Back at Babachir Lawal, Revives Grass-Cutting Scandal in ADC Primary Row

KEY POINTS The Atiku camp dismissed Babachir Lawal’s allegations of irregularities in the ADC...

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