Atiku's Camp Reacts as Viral Video Shows Ex-VP Declaring Confidence to Get Presidential Ticket
- Atiku's team debunked 2027 campaign claims, clarifying that the viral video showing him confident about his party’s ticket was from the 2023 PDP primaries
- Atiku's aides accused media of mischief, with Abdul Rasheeth specifically calling out Arise TV for allegedly sharing an old clip
- Supporters claimed there is a calculated attempt to tarnish Atiku's image and warned that any political moves to divide opposition votes will not succeed
A viral video showing former vice president Atiku Abubakar confidently speaking about securing his party’s ticket has emerged.
In the video seen by Legit.ng, Atiku appeared upbeat about his chances, leading to fresh speculations about his political plans.
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However, his media team has quickly debunked any suggestion that the footage reflects a current development.
Aide says clip is from 2023 primary race
In a statement on Thursday, Atiku’s media adviser, Paul Ibe, clarified that the video was recorded in the build-up to the 2023 presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
“Yes, this was former Vice President of Nigeria (1999–2007), Atiku Abubakar, speaking to journalists ahead of the 2023 PDP presidential primary,” Ibe explained.
He added:
“He sounded confident because that is what is expected of a man who had worked hard and was optimistic of victory. It is important to provide the context of this video to deprive mischief makers of the opportunity of misrepresenting what this video is all about,” he added.
Atiku’s team accuses media of mischief
Another aide, Abdul Rasheeth, also reacted to the video on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), accusing some media houses of twisting the context to mislead the public.
“When did AA tweet this on X? Unfortunately, the media may have some negative intentions regarding Atiku. This information is false and untrue,” he said.
He specifically accused Arise TV of sharing an old clip recorded during the 2023 election period and presenting it as if it were recent.
“@ARISEtv used an old video from the previous election, in which His Excellency Atiku Abubakar was interviewed at the airport, and is presenting it as if it were recent,” Rasheeth wrote.
Atiku's supporters call for media responsibility
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In reaction to the controversy, some supporters of the former vice president have expressed their opinion about the issue.
@nasirubello072 said:
"Exactly, there certain Media and politians have negative intention because AA is a leader Democrats, compassionate and has strength faith with Almighty God his destiny, he never given up as he encouraging our youths to be resiliency."
@Hon_Barazana said:
"This TINUBU administration will do everything to tarnish his image, but we re not that dull they wi fail in every aspect.....
Tinubu is 1 term president insha Allahu."
@BolanleCole said:
"They are really afraid of Atiku/Obi’s alliance. They want Peter Obi to contest using Labour Party by all means. Their aim is to divide opposition’s votes."
Primate Ayodele names ADC aspirant unlikely to win
Previously, Legit.ng reported that Primate Elijah Ayodele of the INRI Evangelical spiritual church took a swipe at Rotimi Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers state and ex-Minister of Transportation under the immediate past administration of late Muhammadu Buhari, that he cannot be president.
The cleric, in his latest series of prophecy, said Amaechi was just like Peter Obi, a Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, who associated himself with the coalition movement, just like Amaechi. Ayodele said Obi would not be the Nigerian president in the 2027 election.
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