The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has dismissed claims alleging a plot to assassinate former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is the presidential flagbearer of the Action Democratic Congress (ADC) for the upcoming 2027 elections.
Dele Alake, spokesman of the APC Campaign, said this while reacting to an allegation made by Timi Frank, a member of the ADC.
The APC Campaign Council emphasized that any credible threat to life must be taken seriously regardless of political affiliation, calling on Frank to present any evidence in his possession to law enforcement agencies for a prompt investigation
The council categorically denied any involvement by President Bola Tinubu, the Presidency, or the APC in any plot targeting Atiku Abubakar or any other opposition figure.
Rejecting reports that security attached to the former Vice President had been withdrawn, the council affirmed that Atiku remains fully protected by both the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS).
The statement highlighted that President Tinubu recently directed security agencies to bolster security coverage for all presidential, vice-presidential, governorship, and deputy governorship candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Addressing the political climate, Alake characterized the assassination claims as “typical opposition rabble-rousing” aimed at heating up the polity and drawing international attention through social media.
“Let our political competition be peaceful, lawful, and focused on the big issues that matter to Nigerians, not character assassination or wild, baseless allegations,” the statement read.
The APC PCC reiterated President Tinubu’s long-standing background in opposition politics and called on all candidates, political parties, and supporters to remain factual, responsible, and committed to a peaceful democratic process as campaign activities intensify across the country.
What You Should Know
The All Progressives Congress campaign team has firmly rejected claims made by an ADC member alleging a security threat against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The ruling party maintained that Atiku is fully protected by official security agencies and urged politicians to avoid spreading inflammatory and unverified rumors.
- Positive Impact: Reassures the public that national leaders and political candidates are under official state protection regardless of party affiliations.
- Potential Concerns: Highlights rising political tensions and mudslinging as parties position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
