The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has dismissed allegations of a plot to assassinate former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the claims as unfounded.
The council’s spokesman, Dele Alake, rejected the allegation while reacting to claims made by Timi Frank, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the political platform under which Atiku is expected to contest the 2027 presidential election.
Alake maintained that President Bola Tinubu, the Presidency and the APC had no involvement in any alleged plan to harm Atiku or other opposition figures.
He challenged Frank to present any evidence in his possession to the relevant law enforcement agencies for investigation rather than make allegations without substantiation.
The APC campaign council also dismissed reports that security operatives attached to the former vice-president had been withdrawn, insisting that Atiku remained under the protection of the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS).
According to Alake, Tinubu had directed security agencies to strengthen protection for candidates contesting the presidential, vice-presidential, governorship and deputy governorship positions ahead of the 2027 polls.
He accused those publicising the alleged assassination plot of attempting to inflame political tensions and attract international attention, describing the claims as “typical opposition rabble-rousing.”
The APC spokesman urged political actors to exercise restraint in their public statements and avoid allegations capable of heightening anxiety as political activities gather momentum.
“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 council reiterated its call for peaceful political engagement, urging candidates, political parties and their supporters to uphold democratic principles and concentrate on issues affecting Nigerians rather than resort to inflammatory rhetoric.
