Atiku Abubakar Denies Retirement Rumors, Labels Them as Coordinated Disinformation
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has firmly dismissed widespread claims circulating on social media that he has stepped aside and retired from active politics. According to a statement from the Atiku Media Office, these allegations are entirely false and deliberately misleading, designed to create confusion and mislead the Nigerian public.
False Claims Circulating on Social Media
The rumors suggested that Atiku announced his retirement during a meeting with stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). However, the media team clarified that Atiku has not held any such meeting with ADC stakeholders at the national level in recent times. The only recent engagement he had was with ADC stakeholders in Adamawa State last Thursday, which did not involve any announcement of retirement.
The media office emphasized that an issue as fundamental and consequential as exiting active politics would never be communicated through rumors, faceless sources, or third-party fabrications. If such a decision were ever taken, it would be formally conveyed through the Atiku Media Office to ensure accuracy and transparency.
Allegations of a Coordinated Disinformation Campaign
In their statement, the Atiku Media Office described the falsehood as bearing all the hallmarks of a coordinated disinformation campaign. They accused anti-democratic elements of driving this mischief, suggesting that only the government and its agents could have sponsored such a desperate narrative out of fear of the growing national consensus to rescue Nigeria from the failures of the current administration.
The media team stated without equivocation that these elements are deeply unsettled by the momentum building to reclaim and rebuild the nation. They urged supporters of Atiku Abubakar, members of the ADC, and all well-meaning Nigerians to disregard this fake news entirely and remain focused on collective efforts for national recovery.
Call to Action for Supporters and the Public
The statement concluded with a strong appeal for unity and vigilance against misinformation. By dismissing the retirement rumors as baseless, the Atiku Media Office aims to reinforce commitment to political engagement and counter any attempts to dampen public enthusiasm or sow discord among supporters.
