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Former Secretary to FG, Jumps Ship, Quits APC

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Babachir Lawal, formerly the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), the current ruling party.

The Adamawa-born politician has not yet revealed his new political affiliation but stated he would do so in due course.

Persecondnews recalls that Lawal, who was a prominent critic of the Bola Tinubu administration, previously served as SGF under former President Muhammadu Buhari during his first term from 2015 to 2019.

Lawal announced his exit from the party in a statement he personally signed on Sunday.

He tendered his resignation through the chairman of the the party in Bangshika Ward in the Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

He stated: “I write to formally notify you of my resignation from the the All Progressives Congress, APC.

“In due course, I will make public my current political affiliation, where I plan to join compatriots to work towards making Nigeria a better living place for all citizens. This resignation takes immediate effect.

“Please remain blessed and extend my warm regards to members of your party.”

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