In a statement released on Friday, Paul Ibe, the media adviser to the candidate for president in 2023, characterized the allegations as "falsehoods" and a "politically motivated smear campaign."
Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president, has denied rumors that he has switched parties and joined the People's Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement released on Friday, Paul Ibe, the media adviser to the candidate for president in 2023, characterized the allegations as "falsehoods" and a "politically motivated smear campaign." The clarification was provided in response to speculation that Atiku had defected from the PDP to a different party ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Atiku reiterated his loyalty to the PDP in the statement, stating that he continues to be a "committed, genuine, and loyal member" of the opposition party.
"We normally would not waste words on faceless social media platforms like the so-called Adamawa happenings," the statement read. However, we are compelled to correct the record in response to inquiries from concerned Nigerians and reputable journalists." "His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate and former Vice President of Nigeria, has not resigned from the PDP, we repeat.
He continues to be a true and steadfast party member." The statement said that a Facebook page that spread the rumor was spreading lies orchestrated by "desperate political operatives" to cause confusion. "It is a deliberate effort to deceive the public and sow division among the millions of Nigerians who depend on Atiku Abubakar for direction and leadership," the statement reads.
Atiku’s aide further condemned the reports as not only fake news but also a “blatant and disgraceful political smear campaign.”
We urge Nigerians, particularly Waziri Adamawa supporters, to ignore this malicious fabrication. It is a disgusting, vexatious scheme that is deserving of only contempt." The statement continued, "Atiku Abubakar remains committed to the PDP's ideals and the democratic aspirations of the Nigerian people."
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