Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, says he has evidence that the African Democratic Congress, ADC, primary election was rigged.

Featuring in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television on Monday, Lawal said he was in the field and monitored the exercise.

He said whatever the supporters of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said was not true, adding that a thief would not accept he is a thief.

“Don’t forget I was the National Vice Chairman (Northeast). I was in the field during the exercise, so I have evidence.

“Atiku’s people are the ones lying by trying to deny what they did. We are all human beings. We know what they did.

“I knew the primary was rigged at the point it was being done and the results being declared,” he said.

Reports have emerged suggesting that former Adamawa State Governor, Bindow Jibrilla, may be considering a return to the All Progressives Congress, APC, from the African Democratic Congress, ADC.

The claim was made by political commentator Imran Wakili in a post on X on Monday.

According to Wakili, indications from political circles in Adamawa State suggest that Bindow could leave the ADC within days amid growing dissatisfaction with recent developments within the party in the state.

Wakili further alleged that the former governor feels his years of loyalty to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar were taken for granted

He wrote: “Whispers making rounds in Adamawa suggests that former Governor Bindow Jibrilla may be on his way out of the ADC and back to the APC within days.

“According to what I gathered, the former governor feels deeply disappointed by recent events within the Adamawa ADC and believes his years of steadfast loyalty to Atiku Abubakar and the political structure have not been adequately appreciated and have been taken for granted.”

DAILY POST reports that neither Bindow nor the ADC had officially commented on the claim as of the time of filing this report.

Bindow, a former APC governor of Adamawa State, has remained an influential figure in the state’s political landscape, with his next political move likely to attract attention ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has formally announced Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as the deputy governorship candidate to run alongside Dr Obafemi Hamzat in the 2027 Lagos State governorship election.

The announcement was made on Monday by the Lagos State APC Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, who said the decision followed extensive consultations within the party.

Sonayon-James’ nomination had earlier received the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu and the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, the apex decision-making body of the APC in Lagos State.

Her emergence comes as Hamzat’s governorship bid continues to attract support from various interest groups, including labour organisations, transport unions, religious groups and other stakeholders across the state.

Following Hamzat’s emergence as the party’s consensus governorship candidate, the APC leadership had embarked on consultations aimed at selecting a suitable deputy governorship candidate.

Sonayon-James, who currently serves as the Lagos APC Deputy Woman Leader, will now join Hamzat on the party’s ticket ahead of the February 2027 election.

Explaining the choice, Ojelabi said the selection process was guided by several considerations, including competence, leadership ability, grassroots appeal, loyalty to the party and the capacity to contribute to the continued growth and development of Lagos State.

According to him, Sonayon-James stood out because of her dedication to public service, commitment to the APC, leadership qualities and experience gained across the public, private and political sectors.

The APC chairman expressed optimism that the Hamzat-Sonayon-James ticket would provide the blend of experience, innovation and grassroots engagement needed to drive the state’s development agenda.

He described the partnership as one capable of sustaining progress and responding effectively to the aspirations of Lagos residents.

Ojelabi also appealed to voters to support the APC in the forthcoming election, arguing that the party remains committed to continuity, economic growth, inclusive governance and the overall advancement of the state.

He noted that Sonayon-James enjoys considerable popularity, particularly among women and young people, owing to her longstanding engagement with communities and commitment to service.

According to him, her selection further reflects the party’s commitment to promoting inclusiveness, encouraging greater participation of women and young people in governance, and strengthening efforts aimed at positioning Lagos as a leading centre for innovation, investment and sustainable development in Africa.