Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed viral reports claiming he has withdrawn from politics ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing the information as false.
The reports alleged that Atiku informed members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State of plans to “step aside and retire from active politics.”
However, his spokesperson, Paul Ibe, refuted the claim, stating that no such meeting took place.
“The Waziri Adamawa has not in recent times held any such meeting with ADC stakeholders at the national level. The only recent engagement he had was with stakeholders of the ADC in Adamawa State last Thursday,” he said.
He added that any major decision like stepping away from politics would be officially communicated.
“Such a decision, if ever taken, would be formally conveyed through the Atiku Media Office.”
Atiku also described the report as misleading.
“bears all the hallmarks of a coordinated disinformation campaign designed to create confusion, dampen momentum, and mislead the Nigerian public.”
