Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday in Abuja denied claims that he has stepped away from active politics, stating that the reports circulating online are false and intended to mislead the public.
The clarification was made through a statement shared by his media aide, Paul Ibe, in response to widespread rumours suggesting that he had met with leaders of the African Democratic Congress and decided to withdraw from political activities.
The report had claimed that Atiku held a meeting with key figures of the party and chose to step aside, but he dismissed this, explaining that no such meeting took place at the national level. He stated that his only recent interaction with members of the ADC was limited to stakeholders in Adamawa State a few days earlier, not a broad national gathering as suggested in the rumours.
Atiku also made it clear that any major decision about his political future would not be shared through unofficial channels or social media speculation. According to him, such a move would be formally announced through his media office if it were ever to happen. He described the circulating claims as part of a planned attempt to create confusion and disrupt ongoing political activities.
He further stated that the false information appears to be driven by individuals or groups who are uneasy about current political developments and are trying to weaken the growing support around new political movements. He warned that such actions could mislead Nigerians and distract from ongoing efforts within the political space.
The former presidential candidate urged his supporters, party members, and the general public to ignore the reports and remain focused. He maintained that he is still active in politics and committed to ongoing efforts aimed at shaping the country’s future.