The former Vice President and erstwhile presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has categorically dismissed circulating reports suggesting his intention to retire from active politics or withdraw from the 2027 electoral race.
In a robust rejoinder issued on Monday through his Media Adviser, Mr Paul Ibe, the Waziri Adamawa described the claims as “entirely false and deliberately misleading,” attributing the narrative to a coordinated disinformation campaign orchestrated by anti-democratic elements.
The statement specifically addressed rumours regarding a purported national meeting with stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), during which Atiku was alleged to have announced his departure from the political stage.
Clarifying the nature of his recent engagements, the Media Office stated: “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.”
The spokesperson further emphasised that a decision as “fundamental and consequential” as exiting active politics would never be communicated via “faceless sources or third-party fabrication,” but would rather be formally announced through official channels.
The former Vice President did not mince words in identifying the suspected architects of the report. He accused the Federal Government and its agents of sponsoring the “desperate narrative” out of an alleged fear of the shifting political tide.
According to the statement, the falsehoods are designed to dampen the momentum of the opposition and create confusion amongst the Nigerian populace. The Media Office asserted that these tactics are being driven by those “deeply unsettled by the growing national consensus to rescue Nigeria from the failures of the current administration.
Urging his supporters and members of the ADC to remain steadfast, Atiku called on the public to disregard the “fake news” in its entirety. He reaffirmed his commitment to the “collective effort to reclaim and rebuild” the nation, suggesting that his political journey remains very much active as the country approaches the next general election cycle.
The rebuttal serves as a firm signal to political observers and rivals alike that the veteran politician remains a central figure in the quest for the presidency in 2027.
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