The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed social media reports claiming he has stepped aside from active politics, describing the information as "entirely false and deliberately misleading." In a statement posted by his media aide, Atiku clarified that he has not held any recent meeting with African Democratic Congress stakeholders at the national level, only with the party's Adamawa State chapter. He warned that the false narrative bears "all the hallmarks of a coordinated disinformation campaign" designed to create confusion and dampen momentum.
Key Points:
- Atiku denied reports that he decided to "step aside and retire from active politics" after a purported meeting with ADC stakeholders.
- He clarified that his only recent engagement was with ADC stakeholders in Adamawa State last Thursday.
- The former vice president stated that any decision to exit politics would be formally conveyed through his media office, not rumors.
- He accused anti-democratic elements of sponsoring the narrative out of fear of the growing opposition momentum.
- Atiku urged supporters to disregard the fake news and remain focused on efforts to "reclaim and rebuild" the nation.
As Atiku dismisses rumors of his political exit, his warning of a disinformation campaign underscores the heightened stakes ahead of the 2027 elections, with opposition figures increasingly targeted by false narratives.
Sources: The Punch
