Atiku wanted Peter Obi as Vice President under six-year single-term plan – Former SGF, Babachir Lawal claims

Atiku wanted Peter Obi as Vice President under six-year single-term plan – Former SGF, Babachir Lawal claims

Former Secretary to the government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has alleged that former vice president Atiku Abubakar approached him with an offer to persuade Peter Obi to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as his strolling mate in advance of the 2027 widespread elections.

Babachir Lawal made the claims for the duration of an interview with JKD Media, where he acknowledged the alleged proposal and supplied a harsh assessment of Atiku Abubakar’s political style.

in keeping with Babachir Lawal, Atiku Abubakar contacted him to steer Peter Obi to just accept the vice-presidential slot. “Atiku called me and informed me that he wanted to work with me. He gave me a mission to persuade Peter Obi to sign up for the ADC and function his vp,” Babachir Lawal stated.

He further claimed that Atiku Abubakar proposed a constitutional association regarding a single six-year presidential time period.

“He explained that in their four-12 months term, they would amend the constitution to a unmarried six-year time period, which Obi could advantage from. I went to Obi with this thought, however Peter Obi said he was not fascinated,” he brought.

Reflecting on his past dating with Atiku Abubakar, Babachir Lawal expressed sadness over their incapability to align politically.

“i used to be hoping at one time i might be capable of work with Atiku, but he’s an impossible person to work with,” he said. Babachir Lawal went directly to criticize Atiku Abubakar’s private behavior and political leadership fashion.

“He’s full of himself, he’s not a terrific man and he doesn’t see lifestyles in you if you are not a Fulani man,” Babachir Lawal alleged.Underscoring the rift among them, Babachir Lawal remarked: “If Atiku hears I’m dead nowadays, he will do a dinner party in his house.”

The claims come amid heightened political realignments ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, as several competition figures negotiating potential alliances.