Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal has debunked the rumour spreading like wild harmattan fire that he has joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), thereby, dumping the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) like a bad habit.
The rumour came to fore after the picture of Babachir Lawal where he visited the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar surfaced on the internet.
However, Lawal, in a statement, said; “It has just been brought to my notice that I have defected to the PDP. This is not true. This is fake news.”
“Just like other politicians including some in the APC, I visited VP Atiku to condole him over the death of his PA and I noticed some people took my pictures. I suspect this fake news must have originated from this episode.”
“Despite our being in separate political parties, Atiku and I are like brothers and I am always warmly received in his home.”
“I am still a member of the APC and have no plans to leave it for any other party. In fact, I am considering leaving party politics altogether so as to remain an elder statesman.”
“I had joined politics just because of President Muhammadu Buhari and will therefore have no further motivation to remain so after 29th May, 2023.”
“I find the pleasure and comfort of my farms more attractive and rewarding.”
