The APC Presidential Campaign Council dismisses allegations that there is a government-backed plot to assassinate former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections. The council rejects claims attributed to Timi Frank, who alleges that Atiku faces a possible killing.
APC-PCC spokespeople across coverage say the claim is unsubstantiated and urge that any credible information be shared with security agencies for investigation. They also insist that Atiku’s security arrangements are intact, including protection provided by police and the Department of State Services (DSS). One outlet reports the council points to a recent presidential directive to strengthen security protection for candidates nationwide.
Across outlets, the main differences are in emphasis: some lead with the denial of an assassination plot, while others foreground the response to Frank’s allegation, including calls for him to substantiate the claims. The overall framing aligns: the allegation is presented as politically motivated “rabble-rousing,” rather than an actionable threat.
