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APC PCC denies alleged plot against Atiku, challenges Timi Frank to show proof

The APC Presidential Campaign Council has rejected allegations of a plot against Atiku Abubakar and challenged ADC member Timi Frank to provide evidence to security agencies.

By Babatunde Ademola Fadewo

1 min read 2 views Updated Oct 22, 2026
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has denied allegations that the Federal Government or ruling party is involved in a plot to assassinate African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar. The council issued the denial on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, through its spokesperson, Dele Alake, following claims made by ADC member Timi Frank.

Frank had written an open letter to United States President Donald Trump and other international leaders, alleging plans to intimidate, arrest, detain or otherwise obstruct Atiku’s participation in the 2027 presidential election. He also raised concerns about alleged threats to the former vice president’s life.

Responding, the APC campaign council described the assassination allegation as serious and challenged Frank to submit any evidence in his possession to security agencies. It urged authorities to investigate any credible threat to life regardless of political affiliation, while rejecting suggestions that Atiku’s security personnel had been withdrawn.

The council said Atiku continues to receive protection from the Nigeria Police Force and Department of State Services, adding that President Bola Tinubu had directed increased security for candidates ahead of the 2027 elections. No independent evidence establishing an assassination plot was presented in the reports available at the time of publication.

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The APC Presidential Campaign Council has rejected allegations of a plot against Atiku Abubakar and challenged ADC member Timi Frank to provide evidence to security agencies. The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has denied allegations that the Federal Government or ruling party is involved in a plot to assassinate African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar. The...

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  • The APC Presidential Campaign Council has rejected allegations of a plot against Atiku Abubakar and challenged ADC member Timi Frank to provide evidence to security agencies.
  • The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has denied allegations that the Federal Government or ruling party is involved in a plot to assassinate African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar.
  • The council issued the denial on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, through its spokesperson, Dele Alake, following claims made by ADC member Timi Frank.Frank had written an open letter to United States President Donald Trump and other international leaders, alleging plans to intimidate, arrest, detain or otherwise obstruct Atiku’s participation in the 2027 presidential election.
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The APC Presidential Campaign Council has rejected allegations of a plot against Atiku Abubakar and challenged ADC member Timi Frank to provide evidence to security agencies. The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has denied allegations that the Federal Government or ruling party is involved in a plot to assassinate African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar. The...

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October 20, 2026

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