Stop Spreading Falsehood, APC PCC Tackles Atiku Over Assassination Claims
Written by News Desk on October 20, 2026
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has denied allegations that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is plotting to assassinate former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, describing the claim as baseless and misleading.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the council challenged Timi Frank, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to provide evidence to support his allegation and urged security agencies to investigate the matter.
The council also dismissed claims that security personnel attached to Atiku had been withdrawn, insisting that the ADC presidential candidate remained adequately protected by the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services.
According to the statement, President Tinubu had directed security agencies to strengthen protection for presidential, vice-presidential, governorship and deputy governorship candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Spokesperson for President Tinubu Campaign council, Dele Alake described the allegation which emanated from Mr. Timi Frank as unfounded , noting that there was no proof to support the allegation
He urged candidates , political parties and supporters to be factual and responsible in public statements and shun utterances capable of causing tensions as the country approaches political era.
