The media office of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has alleged that the Tinubu administration is spreading falsehoods about the opposition in a bid to divert public attention and disrupt the growing momentum of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Atiku Media Office described as “pure fiction” a report alleging that Atiku rejected calls to step down for a southern candidate during a supposed meeting.
Part of the statement read: “There was no such meeting. Atiku Abubakar was never in attendance.
“The entire story is a malicious fabrication — pure fiction cooked up in the propaganda kitchens of the Tinubu-led APC regime.”
The former vice-president’s team said the claim was part of a campaign of misinformation aimed at sowing discord within the opposition coalition.
“This is nothing but a diversionary tactic — an attempt by a faltering administration to sow discord within the opposition ranks and derail the momentum gained by the successful unveiling of the ADC as the coalition’s political vehicle,” it said.
The statement added that no amount of planted stories, propaganda, or anonymous briefings would weaken the resolve of the opposition.
“We are united, focused, and determined to rescue Nigeria from the clutches of this rudderless government,” the media office said.
It described the ADC as the most credible and viable opposition platform ahead of the 2027 elections and claimed the ruling party was alarmed by the growing support for the coalition.
“The massive and growing support that the ADC continues to enjoy across the country is not just encouraging — it is a clear signal that the Tinubu administration is living on borrowed time,” the statement added.
The Atiku Media Office urged Nigerians and the media to ignore the unverified reports, saying they carry no attribution, credibility or truth.
“We call on Nigerians and the media to treat the so-called ‘statement’ with the contempt it deserves,” the statement concluded.
