Lawal says ‘grass-cutting scandal’ was political setup, renews criticism of Atiku

Babachir Lawal, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has asserted that the "grass-cutting scandal" of 2017 was a politically motivated scheme designed to remove him from his position. He maintains that the controversy was orchestrated as a setup against him. Lawal has also used this occasion to reiterate his criticisms of Atiku Abubakar, suggesting a political agenda behind the events.

This statement sheds light on potential political motivations behind past corruption allegations and ongoing political rivalries in Nigeria.