Ahead of Convention, Tinubu Said Campaigning in S/East Waste of Time – Babachir Lawal
By Kabir Akintayo
The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal has revealed that during the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention, the Presidential Candidate of the party, Bola Tinubu, stopped them from campaigning in the South-East region.
Babachir Lawal said that the former Lagos state governor claimed, it will be a waste of time and money going to the region to solicit for support.
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He revealed this on Channels TV program ’Politics Today’ by Seun Okinbaloye on Thursday.
POLITICS DIGEST had on Thursday reported that, Babachir Lawal, a former allies of APC presidential candidate, Tinubu, endorsed Peter Obi for President.
The former SGF was aggrieved that Tinubu picked a Muslim running mate, despite a number of northern Christian politicians.
Babachir and some notable Christian politicians had formed a coalition to agitate for the need to pick a Christian running mate.
The group has however rejected Babachir lawal endorsement of the Labour Party Candidate, Peter Obi.