Atiku Abubakar Denounces ‘False’ Reports of Political Retirement, Alleges Government-Sponsored Disinformation Campaign

Former VP Atiku Abubakar debunks "false" reports of his retirement from politics, alleging a coordinated disinformation campaign by anti-democratic elements.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 31, 2026, 6:19 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from NewsDiary Online

Media Office Rebuts Retirement Rumors

The Atiku Media Office has moved swiftly to quell growing speculation regarding the political future of the former Vice President. On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, a formal statement was issued to dismiss widespread social media reports suggesting that Atiku Abubakar had met with stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and decided to "step aside and retire." The office described these claims as entirely fabricated and intended to mislead a public increasingly focused on the 2027 electoral cycle.

Clarification on Recent ADC Engagements

To provide clarity on the former Vice President's recent activities, the media office noted that while Atiku has remained active, his engagements have been specific and localized. The statement confirmed that he has not held any national-level meetings with ADC leadership in recent times. The only verifiable recent interaction with the party occurred the previous Thursday, involving stakeholders specifically from his home state of Adamawa, rather than a national executive summit.

The Protocol of Major Political Announcements

Addressing the gravity of the rumors, the Waziri Adamawa’s team emphasized that a decision as consequential as exiting active politics would never be communicated through "faceless sources" or unofficial social media channels. The media office asserted that any such transition would be formally conveyed through official press releases to ensure transparency and accuracy. The use of informal rumors, they argued, is a hallmark of "third-party fabrication" designed to cause internal friction within the opposition.