APC CAMPAIGN COUNCIL DENIES ATIKU ASSASSINATION PLOT, URGES SECURITY AGENCIES TO PROBE ALLEGATION
By Pan Afric Reporters
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has dismissed allegations that the Federal Government is plotting to assassinate former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, challenging the accuser, Timi Frank, to substantiate his claims and urging security agencies to investigate the matter.
The council stated this in a press statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and signed by its spokesperson, Dele Alake, in response to allegations by Frank, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Describing the allegation as grave, the council called on security agencies to invite Frank to provide evidence, stressing that any credible threat to life must be investigated regardless of political affiliation.
“This is a grave allegation that Mr Frank must prove,” the statement said, adding that Frank should provide any information in his possession to facilitate a prompt investigation.
The APC campaign council categorically denied any involvement by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Presidency or the council in an alleged plot against Atiku or any opposition figure.
It also rejected claims that security personnel attached to the former vice president had been withdrawn, insisting that he remained protected by the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS).
“The security around the ADC Presidential candidate has never been compromised,” the statement declared.
According to the council, Tinubu had directed security agencies to reinforce protection for presidential, vice-presidential, governorship and deputy governorship candidates across the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.
It further claimed that Atiku, as a former vice president and a presidential candidate, enjoys two levels of state-funded security protection, adding that his security arrangements had been increased ahead of the polls.
Defending Tinubu’s democratic credentials, the council said the President recognised opposition politics as an essential component of Nigeria’s democracy, recalling his role in opposition politics before the Peoples Democratic Party lost power in 2015.
The statement, however, criticised Frank’s allegation as politically motivated, accusing opposition figures of making inflammatory claims and using social media posts directed at foreign leaders and international organisations to attract attention.
As political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 elections, the council urged political parties, candidates and their supporters to exercise restraint and avoid statements capable of heightening tensions.
It called for political competition that is peaceful, lawful and focused on issues affecting Nigerians rather than what it described as character assassination and unsubstantiated allegations.
