Keyamo Accuses Atiku of Jitters Over APC Kaduna Rally

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, accused Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, of being jittery regarding the All Progressives Congress's presidential campaign rally in Kaduna State. In a statement on his official account, Keyamo claimed that Atiku was worried about President Bola Tinubu's increasing political strength in Northern Nigeria as the 2027 presidential election approaches.

Keyamo alleged that Atiku's camp was behind online attacks against the APC and was circulating disinformation, including a fake letter claiming that N2.3 trillion had been allocated for the Kaduna rally. He argued that these tactics aimed to create a false narrative of Tinubu's rejection by voters in the North.

Keyamo emphasized that Atiku's reliance on Northern votes was crucial for his electoral success, while asserting that the APC's political structures in the North would undermine Atiku's prospects. He referenced Atiku's poor performance in previous elections across Northern and Southern states, contrasting it with former President Muhammadu Buhari's success in 2015.