Babachir lawal latest news

Babachir Lawal is a Nigerian politician who served as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) from 2015 to 2017. Here are some of the latest news updates about him:

  1. Controversy over his resignation: In October 2017, Lawal resigned as SGF amidst controversy over his involvement in the mismanagement of funds meant for the rehabilitation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North-East. He denied any wrongdoing, but his resignation was seen as a victory for anti-corruption campaigners.
  2. Investigation by the EFCC: In 2018, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) launched an investigation into allegations of corruption against Lawal. The investigation was sparked by a report by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, which accused Lawal of mismanaging funds meant for IDP relief efforts.
  3. Court case: In 2020, Lawal was charged to court by the EFCC over allegations of fraud and money laundering. He was accused of diverting N544 million meant for IDP relief efforts to his personal account. The case is still ongoing.
  4. Support for Buhari's re-election: In 2019, Lawal publicly endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari's re-election bid, despite earlier criticisms of the administration's handling of corruption and other issues.
  5. Appointment as APC chieftain: In 2020, Lawal was appointed as a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party in Nigeria. His appointment was seen as a reward for his loyalty to the party and the president.
  6. Criticism of the APC: In recent times, Lawal has been critical of the APC, accusing the party of neglecting its founding principles and allowing corruption to thrive. He has also called for reforms within the party to address these issues.
  7. Support for the #EndSARS protests: In October 2020, Lawal expressed support for the #EndSARS protests, which were sparked by allegations of police brutality and human rights abuses. He called for reforms to address these issues and for the government to listen to the demands of the protesters.

These are some of the latest news updates about Babachir Lawal. As a public figure, he continues to be involved in various controversies and issues, and his name is often mentioned in the Nigerian media.