2027: There’s no plot to assassinate Atiku – APC campaign council

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has denied that there is a plot to assassinate former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 elections.

Dele Alake, spokesman of the APC Campaign, said this while reacting to an allegation made by Timi Frank, a member of the ADC.

The APC Campaign Council emphasized that any credible threat to life must be taken seriously regardless of political affiliation, calling on Frank to present any evidence in his possession to law enforcement agencies for a prompt investigation

The council categorically denied any involvement by President Bola Tinubu, the Presidency, or the APC in any plot targeting Atiku Abubakar or any other opposition figure.

Rejecting reports that security attached to the former Vice President had been withdrawn, the council affirmed that Atiku remains fully protected by both the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS).

The statement highlighted that President Tinubu recently directed security agencies to bolster security coverage for all presidential, vice-presidential, governorship, and deputy governorship candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Addressing the political climate, Alake characterized the assassination claims as “typical opposition rabble-rousing” aimed at heating up the polity and drawing international attention through social media.

“Let our political competition be peaceful, lawful, and focused on the big issues that matter to Nigerians, not character assassination or wild, baseless allegations,” the statement read.

The APC PCC reiterated President Tinubu’s long-standing background in opposition politics and called on all candidates, political parties, and supporters to remain factual, responsible, and committed to a peaceful democratic process as campaign activities intensify across the country.