Atiku’s team rejects Fayose’s claims of secret political deals
Atiku Abubakar’s camp has strongly denied allegations made by Ayodele Fayose about secret political negotiations. Fayose claimed that Seyi Makinde was involved in discussions to join another party and become a vice-presidential candidate. The statement, shared on Fayose’s verified X account, was described as false and malicious by Atiku’s aide, Phrank Shaibu. The Atiku camp insists there were no such negotiations or clandestine meetings.
What we know
- Ayodele Fayose alleged that Seyi Makinde met with Atiku Abubakar in Minna for secret political talks.
- Fayose claimed the meeting involved plans for Makinde to join the African Democratic Congress as Atiku’s vice-presidential candidate.
- Phrank Shaibu, Atiku’s aide, called the report a “reckless and malicious fabrication.”
- The Atiku camp denied any negotiations over vice-presidential tickets, ₦10 billion contributions, zoning, delegate guarantees, or secret meetings in Dubai.
- The public was urged to disregard the claims, with Atiku’s team emphasizing his broad-based and principled political approach.
