Representatives for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar refuted allegations claiming he pledged ethnic favoritism toward Yoruba people during potential 2027 presidential campaigns. Paul Ibe, serving as media adviser, dismissed statements attributed to Kola Johnson, whom reports identified as Abubakar's consultant. The adviser confirmed Abubakar maintains no professional relationship with Johnson and labeled circulated claims as fabricated misinformation. Ibe accused current presidential administration officials of orchestrating deceptive campaigns against opposition politicians.
The media representative characterized ethnic preference suggestions as deeply insulting and part of systematic disinformation efforts. Ibe emphasized that legitimate communications from Abubakar require official media office authorization and proper signatures from designated spokespeople. He urged citizens and journalists to verify information sources before accepting political statements as factual. The adviser warned against accepting unverified propaganda targeting opposition figures during election preparation periods.
The media representative characterized ethnic preference suggestions as deeply insulting and part of systematic disinformation efforts. Ibe emphasized that legitimate communications from Abubakar require official media office authorization and proper signatures from designated spokespeople. He urged citizens and journalists to verify information sources before accepting political statements as factual. The adviser warned against accepting unverified propaganda targeting opposition figures during election preparation periods.
