Babachir Lawal, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) under the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, has stated that the ruling party will suffer a "crushing defeat" in the 2027 general elections if the polls are free and fair. Lawal, who served from 2015 to 2017, made the remarks in an interview published on April 15, 2026.
Lawal is a founding member of the APC but has been a vocal critic of the party's leadership in recent years. His comments highlight ongoing internal divisions and public criticism facing the party ahead of the next election cycle. He did not specify which opposition party or coalition would benefit from the APC's predicted defeat.
Nigeria's next presidential and national assembly elections are scheduled for 2027. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is the body constitutionally mandated to conduct elections. The credibility of Nigerian elections has been a recurring topic of national and international discourse.
