Atiku Abubakar Accuses Ruling Party of Orchestrating Disinformation Campaign Against ADC
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a stern warning, alleging a calculated plot by the ruling party to undermine the growing momentum of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections. In a strongly worded statement released on Tuesday, his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, categorically denied malicious and fabricated reports circulating in certain media outlets. These reports falsely claimed that Atiku convened a meeting with ADC stakeholders and resolved to step aside from active politics, a narrative he described as a deliberate attempt to deceive the public and disrupt the party's progress.
Firm Denial of False Claims and Alleged Political Sabotage
Shaibu emphasized that Atiku has never held any such meeting with ADC stakeholders at the national level, clarifying that his only recent engagement was with stakeholders in Adamawa State. He asserted that any claims beyond this are pure fabrications, existing solely in the imagination of those spreading falsehoods. The statement highlighted that a decision as significant as withdrawing from active politics would never be communicated through anonymous leaks, street-corner gossip, or faceless propaganda. Instead, such a move would be formally and unequivocally announced through appropriate channels, underscoring the gravity of the matter.
This unfolding scenario is not mere idle rumor but a coordinated disinformation campaign designed to create confusion, dampen the rising momentum within the ADC, and mislead Nigerians at a critical juncture. Shaibu pointed out that these attacks are targeted and deliberate, aimed at fracturing a political movement that is gaining traction across the nation. He warned that in politics, relevance should not be judged by position alone but by influence, noting that power often resides where movements begin to converge and align.
Atiku's Growing Influence and the Political Landscape
The statement drew an analogy to physics, suggesting that like gravity, political influence reveals itself through motion—through what shifts, aligns, and bends toward a center. By virtue of consistency, national reach, and an unwavering commitment to coalition-building, Atiku has emerged as a central figure in the unfolding 2027 political equation. His name continues to surface across regions, generations, and even within unlikely quarters, not as an afterthought but as a force to be reckoned with. This growing convergence and widening field of influence have reportedly triggered panic among anti-democratic elements, who are resorting to crude propaganda in a desperate attempt to contain a momentum they neither understand nor can control.
Those who understand power recognize that what some dismiss as noise is often the earliest signal of movement, revealing where attention is drifting, interests are recalibrating, and the next realignment may settle. Shaibu attributed this false narrative to a desperate establishment and its agents, who are unsettled by the rising consensus to rescue Nigeria from drift, dysfunction, and democratic erosion. He assured that no amount of disinformation will halt this movement, emphasizing that the determination of Nigerians far outweighs the fear of those who have failed them.
Call to Action for Supporters and the Nation
In conclusion, the statement urged supporters of Atiku Abubakar, members of the ADC, and all well-meaning Nigerians to disregard this propaganda entirely and remain steadfast in the collective mission to rebuild the nation. It reinforced the commitment to transparency and legitimate political processes, rejecting any attempts to undermine democratic progress through deceitful tactics. As the 2027 elections approach, this incident highlights the intense political maneuvering and the challenges faced by opposition parties in maintaining their momentum against alleged sabotage efforts.
