ADC Leader Accuses Babachir Lawal of Attempting to Rig Presidential Primary Election
ADC leader names top politician who allegedly tried to rig presidential primary election: “its was you”
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Dr. Nicholas Msheliza, a senior figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused Engr. Babachir Lawal of trying to manipulate the party's presidential primary results. Msheliza refutes claims that the results were altered to favor Atiku Abubakar, asserting the process was credible and challenging Lawal to provide evidence for his allegations.
- 01Dr. Nicholas Msheliza served as Chairman of the ADC Adamawa Primary Electoral Committee and claims the results were compiled according to party procedures.
- 02Engr. Babachir Lawal alleged that results from Hong Local Government Area were manipulated to favor Atiku Abubakar over Mohammed Hayatu-Deen.
- 03Msheliza stated that Atiku won in Hong with 11,991 votes, while Hayatu-Deen received 2,493 votes.
- 04Msheliza accused Lawal of attempting to influence the results in favor of his candidate and refused to comply with what he termed a 'criminal directive.'
- 05Atiku Abubakar has also dismissed Lawal's allegations, asserting the integrity of the primary election process.
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Dr. Nicholas Msheliza, a prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has publicly accused Engr. Babachir Lawal of attempting to manipulate the results of the party's presidential primary election. Msheliza, who chaired the ADC Adamawa Primary Electoral Committee, responded to Lawal's claims that the results were altered to favor former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. He firmly rejected these allegations, asserting that the results were compiled according to established party procedures. In the primary, Atiku reportedly secured 11,991 votes in Hong Local Government Area, while his opponent, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, received 2,493 votes. Msheliza further alleged that Lawal had requested him to change the results in favor of Hayatu-Deen, a request he refused, labeling it a criminal act. He challenged Lawal to present evidence supporting his claims and emphasized the credibility of the primary election process. Atiku Abubakar has also dismissed Lawal's accusations, reinforcing the integrity of the electoral process as the ADC prepares for the upcoming 2027 general elections in Nigeria.
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The allegations and counter-allegations surrounding the ADC presidential primary could influence public perception and trust in the electoral process.
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