ALLEGED PLOT AGAINST ATIKU: APC CAMPAIGN COUNCIL DEMANDS EVIDENCE

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has rejected allegations that the Federal Government is plotting to assassinate former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and has called for the claims to be substantiated.
The controversy emerged after Timi Frank, a former deputy national publicity secretary of the APC, reportedly raised concerns about alleged threats to Atiku’s safety and political participation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The allegation has attracted attention because of its seriousness and the political tensions surrounding the next presidential election, in a statement reported on 20 October, the APC Presidential Campaign Council challenged Frank to provide evidence supporting his claim,the council argued that allegations of an assassination plot should be reported to the relevant security agencies so that they can be investigated, its response was presented by Dele Alake, the council’s spokesperson. The council also said that credible threats against political candidates should be treated seriously regardless of their political affiliation. The exchange has placed renewed attention on political security and the responsibilities of authorities to protect candidates and other public figures. Nigeria’s 2027 elections are expected to generate intense political competition, making security and the protection of political participation important public concerns, allegations of threats against political figures can create fear and deepen distrust if they are not properly investigated. At the same time, unsubstantiated claims can mislead the public if they are reported as established facts. The appropriate response is to examine the available evidence, seek comment from the people involved and allow competent authorities to investigate credible threats. The established development is that an allegation was made and the APC Presidential Campaign Council publicly rejected it.