The former vice president said a decision as important as quitting active politics would never be communicated through rumours, faceless sources or unofficial channels. He maintained that any such development, if it ever happens, would be formally announced by the Atiku Media Office.
Atiku further alleged that the rumour forms part of a coordinated disinformation campaign designed to create confusion, dampen political momentum and mislead the public. He urged his supporters, ADC members and other Nigerians to ignore the report and remain focused.
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed reports that he has stepped aside from active politics, describing the claim as false and deliberately misleading. He also warned of what he called a coordinated disinformation campaign aimed at creating confusion and slowing the momentum of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied reports circulating...
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- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed reports that he has stepped aside from active politics, describing the claim as false and deliberately misleading.
- He also warned of what he called a coordinated disinformation campaign aimed at creating confusion and slowing the momentum of the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied reports circulating on social media that he has retired from active politics.
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed reports that he has stepped aside from active politics, describing the claim as false and deliberately misleading. He also warned of what he called a coordinated disinformation campaign aimed at creating confusion and slowing the momentum of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied reports circulating...
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March 30, 2026
