Atiku Abubakar Denies Retirement Rumors from Politics

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential candidate for the People's Democratic Party in the 2023 elections, has publicly dismissed reports claiming he intends to retire from politics. His media office issued a statement on Monday, labeling these claims as false and misleading.

The statement emphasized that the rumors are part of a coordinated disinformation campaign aimed at creating confusion and weakening his political momentum. Atiku's office urged members of the African Democratic Congress to disregard these reports, stressing that he has not held any meetings to decide on stepping aside from politics.

The rumors circulated on social media, but Atiku's recent political engagements, including a meeting with stakeholders in Adamawa State last Thursday, contradict these claims. His media office described the narrative as a false portrayal sponsored by political opponents seeking to unsettle his growing national support against the current administration.