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Babachir Lawal: Tinubu Will Seek Third Term if Given the Chance

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Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has stirred fresh political debate after claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would pursue a third term in office if his health permits, despite the constitutional two-term limit for Nigerian presidents.

Lawal made the remark during an interview on Symfoni TV, where he also questioned the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process and accused political actors of manipulating elections.

Lawal Questions Electoral Credibility

Speaking during the interview, the former SGF alleged that elections in Nigeria have become increasingly compromised, arguing that political parties manipulate primary elections while the general electoral process no longer reflects the will of voters.

“Bola Tinubu will go for a third term if God gives him the long life to do it. What will stop him? Blind Nigerians? Or blind National Assembly of crooks?” he said.

Lawal further claimed that election outcomes could be predetermined before voting concludes.

According to him, Nigerians may cast their ballots only for results to be announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), leaving aggrieved parties with no option but to challenge the outcome in court.

Comments Trigger Fresh Political Debate

The interview has attracted widespread attention on social media, generating mixed reactions from Nigerians.

While some users agreed with his concerns about electoral integrity, others dismissed the comments as speculative and politically motivated.

The remarks come as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum.

Background

Babachir Lawal, once an ally of President Tinubu, has become one of the administration’s outspoken critics in recent years.

He previously opposed the APC’s Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket in 2023 and has repeatedly questioned the direction of the current administration.

Nigeria’s Constitution limits presidents to a maximum of two four-year terms, meaning any attempt to secure a third term would require a constitutional amendment approved through the legislative process.

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