Babachir Lawal, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has publicly stated that he will not be deterred by backlash following his controversial remarks about Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress. In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, Lawal defended his comments, asserting they were intended to foster national discourse and accountability. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the nature of the criticism he received, which he characterized as personal attacks rather than substantive debate. Lawal, who recently resigned from the ADC, underscored the importance of scrutinizing public office candidates regarding their qualifications and statements, highlighting this as a crucial aspect of democratic engagement.
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