Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has asserted that a presidency led by Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, would effectively represent a “Fulani presidency.”
Lawal, who recently resigned from the ADC citing alleged irregularities in the party’s primary election that favored Atiku, made the remarks in a Facebook post on Saturday.
He noted that his earlier criticism of Atiku, whom he referred to as “Kachalla” triggered widespread backlash from many in Nigeria’s Fulani community, including insults and threats.
Lawal drew a parallel to President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, stating: “Atiku’s presidency will be synonymous to a Fulani presidency even as Bola Tinubu’s presidency is synonymous to a Yoruba presidency and the Yorubas are proud of him no doubt.”
He defended his position, arguing that highlighting potential risks posed by an Atiku administration should not be misconstrued as an attack on the entire Fulani ethnic group.
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