Atiku denies reports of secret ADC meeting and warns of fake news
Former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has warned about a coordinated campaign of fake news targeting him and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement by his aide, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku Abubakar dismissed claims that he met with ADC stakeholders at the national level about future elections. He described these reports as fabricated and intended to create confusion within the opposition. Atiku Abubakar urged supporters to ignore the false information and stay focused on national progress.
What we know
- Atiku Abubakar says he did not meet with ADC stakeholders at the national level as claimed in recent reports.
- He called the reports “malicious” and part of a wider disinformation campaign to undermine his influence.
- Atiku Abubakar stated that any major political decisions would be formally communicated, not leaked anonymously.
- He believes the fake news is meant to disrupt opposition momentum and unsettle political alignments.
- Atiku Abubakar encouraged supporters and Nigerians to disregard the fake reports and continue efforts to reposition the country.
