June 2, 2026 | SUNTV Global Channel
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, , has stirred political controversy after declaring that President remains virtually unbeatable ahead of the 2027 general elections, alleging that electoral manipulation could determine the outcome.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Lawal said Tinubu would “outrig everybody” and emerge victorious in what he described as a highly contested political environment.
According to him, if the standard for winning elections in Nigeria is based on rigging, then no politician can match Tinubu’s political machinery.
“Landslide. He’ll rig everybody,” Lawal stated, adding that no contender in the country possesses comparable influence in electoral strategy.
The former SGF, who has had a strained relationship with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) since the 2023 elections, also criticized former Vice President , saying he would be no match for Tinubu in a competitive race.
He further dismissed Atiku’s repeated presidential ambitions, warning that his leadership could worsen Nigeria’s current challenges.
Lawal also took a swipe at Labour Party’s , stating that he has withdrawn support from all major 2027 presidential hopefuls.
“I am supporting nobody. I don’t want to be part of anything for now,” he said.
His comments come shortly after his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where he accused the party of internal manipulation and irregularities in its presidential primary process.
The ADC leadership, however, has denied his allegations, insisting that its internal processes were transparent and properly conducted.
Lawal’s latest remarks have further intensified political debate ahead of the 2027 elections, as Nigeria’s major political figures continue positioning themselves for what is expected to be a fiercely contested race.
