Former Vice President of Nigeria and 2023 Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has described as malicious lies the report of his purported resignation from the PDP.
In a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Paul O Ibe, the ‘Waziri Adamawa’ blamed the false report on political hatchet jobbers.
“We ordinarily would not waste words on faceless social media platforms like the so-called “Adamawa Happenings.””, Atiku’s aide noted, stressing that the former VP remained a steadfast, bonafide and loyal member of the party.
The statement further clarified “However, in light of inquiries from concerned Nigerians and credible members of the press, we are compelled to set the record straight:
His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria (1999–2007) and Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has not — we repeat, has not — resigned from the PDP. He remains a steadfast, bonafide, and loyal member of the party”.
While calling on Atiku’s supporters and Nigerians to discountenance the rumour, the statement added that it was a calculated attempt to mislead the general public with a view to sowing discord.
“The source of this baseless rumour is a Facebook page peddling falsehoods, evidently orchestrated by desperate political operatives with nothing but mischief and confusion on their agenda. It is a calculated attempt to mislead the public and sow discord among the millions of Nigerians who look to Atiku Abubakar for direction and leadership.
This is not just fake news — it is a crude, shameless political hatchet job.
We urge Nigerians, especially supporters of the Waziri Adamawa, to disregard this malicious fabrication. It is a vile, vexatious ploy that deserves nothing but contempt.
Atiku Abubakar remains committed to the ideals of the PDP and to the democratic aspirations of the Nigerian people”.
