The Digest:
Atiku Abubakar’s media aide, Paul Ibe, has refuted claims that a viral video hints at a 2027 presidential bid. The video, circulating on X (formerly Twitter), was clarified to be from the 2023 PDP primaries, not related to future ambitions.
Key Points:
- Media aide Paul Ibe debunks viral video suggesting 2027 bid.
- The video in question is from 2022, ahead of the 2023 PDP presidential primaries.
- Ibe calls the viral reports “misleading” and urges the public to view the video with context.
- Atiku’s confident tone was normal for a candidate preparing for a primary.
- Ibe stresses that the video is being misrepresented for political mischief.
- The video’s use as evidence for 2027 plans is dismissed by Ibe.
- No official statement or confirmation of Atiku’s 2027 ambitions from the former VP.
Atiku’s aide has clarified that the viral video circulating online is outdated and misleading, emphasizing the need for context to avoid misrepresentation. The public is urged to disregard any claims suggesting Atiku is preparing for a 2027 presidential bid.
Sources: Vanguard, Arise TV
