Ex-Nigerian SGF Babachir Lawal defects to NDC after ADC primary dispute

Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has joined Nigeria's National Democratic Coalition (NDC) three months after resigning from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging manipulation of its presidential primary in favor of Atiku Abubakar. The move signals continued realignment within Nigeria's opposition ahead of elections, though the NDC's national influence remains limited.