Commentator claims ADC, Atiku irreparably harmed by Babachir Lawal's actions

Political commentator Imran Wakili claimed on a June 25 post on X that former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal’s actions have inflicted irreparable damage on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s political prospects. Wakili said Babachir’s conduct led to the departure of prominent ADC figures—including former Adamawa governor Bindow, Senator Elisha Abbo, former ADC gubernatorial aspirant Aisha Binani, ex‑governor Murtala Nyako, and the ongoing legal case of Nafiu Bala—leaving the party with Atiku as its sole remaining leader.

The former SGF resigned his ADC membership last month, accusing the party of operating a "rigging machine" ahead of the 2027 general elections and alleging that Atiku and his allies pursue ethnic and religious agendas that would ultimately bolster President Bola Tinubu’s chances of securing a second term. Wakili argued the damage is so severe that there is "no coming back from it."

For Nigerians watching the 2027 election landscape, the ADC’s weakening reduces opposition unity and could tilt the playing field toward the incumbent APC. Readers may want to monitor whether other opposition parties can fill the void, track the outcomes of the cited legal cases, and consider how these shifts affect their own voting decisions or political involvement.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/26/atiku-adc-cant-recover-from-babachir-lawals-damage-imran-wakili/