Former secretary to the government of the federation, Babachir Lawal, has sparked heated reactions online after telling a TVC presenter to "shut up" during a live television interview, leaving both the audience and other guests stunned.
This unexpected outburst happened last night while Babachir Lawal was being interviewed on the popular broadcast network, TVC. The exchange quickly became a trending topic on social media, drawing attention from viewers across the country.
During the heated interview, the TVC presenter questioned Babachir Lawal about his criticisms of the electoral process under President Bola Tinubu compared to the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, under which Lawal had served as SGF.
The presenter pointed out that the electoral processes in 2019 and 2023 were fundamentally similar and asked why Lawal was now voicing such strong objections. This question seemed to frustrate Lawal, who abruptly interrupted the presenter and commanded him to "shut up" repeatedly, dismissing the question as irrelevant.
The interviewer initially said …
“Mr Lawal but it is the same electoral process in 2019 and 2023 and the same administration you served under. I didn’t see quite much difference between then and now.”
Babachir Lawal had angrily cut in by saying…
“Give it a break man, shut up, shut up.”
This shocking moment has led to mixed reactions among Nigerians, with many expressing disbelief at Lawal’s lack of decorum on live television. Some social media users defended his frustration, while others criticized him for what they described as disrespectful and unprofessional behavior.
Mixed reactions have trailed this …
usenionyebuchi said: “Are they finally confessing that they didn’t win the election, something every Nigerian knows since 2023.”
supervisor.environment52 wrote: “You see why Rufai dey give them hard time.”
oshioratty asked: “Who remember how much he take cut grass.”
ulawz enquired: “TVC is owned by who?????”
grofashion0900 remarked: “Nefemi God bless you for your calm. Is that stupid man that used 400 million to cut grass.”
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