APC Campaign Council Dismisses Claims of Plot to Harm Atiku, Calls Allegation "Opposition Rabble-Rousing"

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has rejected claims of a plot to eliminate former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Action Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.

In a statement issued on October 20, the council's spokesman, Dele Alake, responded to an allegation made by Timi Frank, an ADC member. The council stressed that any credible threat to life deserves serious attention, regardless of political affiliation, and urged Frank to hand any evidence he has to law enforcement agencies so a prompt investigation can begin.

The council firmly denied any involvement by President Bola Tinubu, the Presidency, or the APC in a plot against Atiku or any other opposition figure. It also dismissed reports that Atiku's security cover had been withdrawn, saying he remains under the protection of both the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS).

Describing the assassination claims as "typical opposition rabble-rousing," Alake said they were meant to heat up the political atmosphere and attract 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.