Atiku Abubakar's representatives dismissed claims that the former Vice President would favor Yoruba communities if elected president during the 2027 elections. Media adviser Paul Ibe rejected reports linking these statements to Kola Johnson, who allegedly served as Atiku's consultant. Ibe confirmed that Atiku never hired Johnson for any position within his organization. The spokesman called the circulated information false and said it was designed to mislead the public.
Ibe accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of creating fake news through anonymous sources to damage opposition leaders. He found the allegations of ethnic favoritism particularly troubling and inconsistent with Atiku's political history. The media office emphasized that authentic communications must originate from official channels and bear the proper signatures. Ibe urged citizens and journalists to verify information sources before accepting political statements as genuine.
Ibe accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of creating fake news through anonymous sources to damage opposition leaders. He found the allegations of ethnic favoritism particularly troubling and inconsistent with Atiku's political history. The media office emphasized that authentic communications must originate from official channels and bear the proper signatures. Ibe urged citizens and journalists to verify information sources before accepting political statements as genuine.
