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SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by melvinjames(op): 8:02pm On Oct 21, 2015

Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor

Indications emerged Wednesday that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Babachir David Lawal, has come under fire from Presidency over a provocative claim he made during a thanksgiving service in Abuja last Saturday.

Lawal, who assembled top party and Christian leaders for a thanksgiving service in Abuja had paid glowing tribute to the APC National Leader, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu and the former Acting National Chairman, Bisi Akande, as being responsible for his nomination to Buhari for appointment as the SGF.

He also said that his choice as a Christian would not have been possible if the nomination had been left to Northern leaders to make.

At the event attended by the Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo, Lawal said: “I am Secretary to the Government today, because those people-Tinubu and Akande- that I mentioned were the very first to put the idea in the mind of the President.
“They were the ones that made it possible because if it has been left to northerners, it is doubtful if they will take a Christian man to make Secretary to the Government of the Federation”.

But competent sources said that barely two days after Lawal had made the remark, angry leading Muslim leaders and northern elite, who felt insulted by his claim, stormed the Presidential Villa and complained to President Muhammadu Buhari and asked to discipline the SGF for being careless with his speech.

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by MasterG(m): 8:04pm On Oct 21, 2015*

Not enough to hang a man

FTC dedicated to God and my Baby,u know I love u, even after two chikitos

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by dunkem21(m): 8:06pm On Oct 21, 2015*

..Freedom after speech .. grin

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by owobokiri(m): 8:06pm On Oct 21, 2015

Over pampered northern leaders.. Do i blame them? Whatever they do, they will have their traditional slaves down south lapping along...

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by Mogidi: 8:07pm On Oct 21, 2015

[size=15pt]He also said that his choice as a Christian would not have been possible if the nomination had been left to Northern leaders to make.[/size]

Thank God this is coming from an APC chieftain.

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by SeverusSnape(m): 8:08pm On Oct 21, 2015

“They were the ones that made it possible because if it has been left to northerners, it is doubtful if they will take a Christian man to make Secretary to the Government of the Federation”.

Indeed, The north owns this hell hole of a country.

B00HARI may sack this man for saying this. grin

... And appoint a full fledged "believer".

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by LastSurvivor: 8:08pm On Oct 21, 2015

Useless northern elites/elders, why can't they come n meet buhari about their children "boko haram" killing innocent citizens but about simple fact.
mtcheew

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by reuben79: 8:10pm On Oct 21, 2015

Dey should go and die!!!

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by AngryNigerian(m): 8:11pm On Oct 21, 2015

Please don't make racist and tribalistic comments on this section...just a reminder

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by melvinjames(op): 8:13pm On Oct 21, 2015

lalasticlala, obinoscopy, una dey watch football? lol!

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by kingdompropty: 8:15pm On Oct 21, 2015

He is only saying the obvious. For those that have affinities or acquaintance with the core northerners you will understand the way they treat those from the middle belt.

Recently the former Attorney general to the Kaduna State government said, thank God for GEJ who gave them a say in the north as prior to this time they had to travel to Sokoto for any matter, to meet a man that doesn't know about their existence.

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by damton(m): 8:36pm On Oct 21, 2015

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by cold(m): 8:37pm On Oct 21, 2015

Whilst that may be true. Such divisive utterances shouldn't be coming the SGF. More often than not,political correctness is necessary when you're so high up the ladder. Now Buhari has the latitude to remove him for 'heating up the polity'. Their favorite phrase.

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by gift01: 8:37pm On Oct 21, 2015

Some people don't know when to speak; others what to speak and many how to speak. He is unnecessarily exposing himself. Abeg na who ask am question?

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by fratermathy(m): 8:37pm On Oct 21, 2015

Anyway, everyone is entitled to say whatever s/he wants to say. I believe that Babachir must have had a reason for saying what he said however absurd. I am also of the opinion that what he said is a true representation of facts. Left to the North, no Christian minority, even from their zone, can cling any political position. It needed to be said and he said it. He said it in a church and not a political gathering. These factors come to play in understanding why he did.

However, not unlike Nigerians, people must stir up still waters over a simple issue. Omonnakoda, see your brothers!!!

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by moyinoluwabun(m): 8:38pm On Oct 21, 2015

[quote][/quote]But competent sources said that barely two days after Lawal had made the remark, angry leading Muslim leaders and northern elite, who felt insulted by his claim, stormed the Presidential Villa and complained to President Muhammadu Buhari and asked to discipline the SGF for being careless with his speech.

He has not even finished accusing them and they acted as alleged. Smh

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by Megatone(m): 8:38pm On Oct 21, 2015*

This government is just a joke.....

Media is having filled day......

I have not heard about how to deliver good governance......

Its either NASS fighting each other or PMB and his aides spilling trash.....

How Nigeria one take better?

Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by Nobody: 8:39pm On Oct 21, 2015

Hypocrisy is when Buhari supports the independence of Palestinians but arrests Nnamdi Kanu for clamouring for Biafra

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by elmusty3rd: 8:40pm On Oct 21, 2015

am comin back

Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by bmxshop: 8:40pm On Oct 21, 2015

You have freedom of Speech but Freedom after Speech, that I cant guarantee- Idi Amin.

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by eleko1: 8:40pm On Oct 21, 2015

Simply showing gratitude,appreciation overjoyed.Tinubu deserve to be acknowledged/praise.Free the man

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by bmxshop: 8:40pm On Oct 21, 2015

I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it. - Voltaire.

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by Oildichotomy(m): 8:41pm On Oct 21, 2015

[size=15pt]Over to the lying liars and the sycophantic butt-lickers!

Food don done !! Start justifying the sweetness of the buttt!![/size]

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by JayRise(m): 8:41pm On Oct 21, 2015

Ah! Under fire? Eleyin gidi gan o. I thought he was under smoke. Lol Have mercy on the guy abeg.

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by Sirjohn84(m): 8:41pm On Oct 21, 2015

bitter truth

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by bigerboy200: 8:42pm On Oct 21, 2015

Nonsense

Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by Htown64(m): 8:42pm On Oct 21, 2015

It is childish for him to make that statement in a public function... He should have kept it to himself & his close friends.

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by bugzbunny: 8:42pm On Oct 21, 2015*

Bloody Islamists everywhere...
Body odour government
Northern parasites
Nonsense

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Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by DickDastardly(m): 8:42pm On Oct 21, 2015

Where is OZAOEKPE? wink

Quote me anywhere

Re: SGF, Babachir Under Fire Over ‘provocative’ Remark by resty4(m): 8:43pm On Oct 21, 2015

SFG said d truth bt northern muslims wl never agree. Meanwhile why were de angry when de dscva that d SFG is a xriten? De air dya dspment in BBC.VOA n Dutchevele hausa services.

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