Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has not declared any intention to run for president in 2027, contrary to speculation triggered by a viral video circulating on social media.
Atiku’s media adviser, Paul Ibe, issued a firm clarification on Friday, stating that the video being widely shared — in which the former vice president is heard saying he would make a “formal announcement” about his political plans — is not recent.
According to Ibe, the footage is being “used for mischief” and was originally recorded in the buildup to the 2022 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primaries.
“Atiku’s old video is being used for mischief. Yes, this was former Vice President of Nigeria (1999–2007), Atiku Abubakar, speaking to journalists ahead of the 2023 PDP presidential primary,” Ibe stated.
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He explained that Atiku’s confident tone in the clip was typical of a candidate gearing up for a major election.
“He sounded confident because that is what is expected of a man who had worked hard and was optimistic of victory in the primaries of the 2023 election,” Ibe said.
The video, which gained traction on X (formerly Twitter), has been interpreted by many as a hint at Atiku’s possible return to the presidential race in 2027. But Ibe stressed that such claims are baseless.
“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.
He urged the public to disregard the misleading narrative and be wary of politically motivated misinformation.
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