The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has denied allegations of a plot to assassinate former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 elections.

Dele Alake, spokesman for the APC Campaign, made the denial while reacting to an allegation by Timi Frank, a member of the ADC.

The council stressed that any credible threat to life must be taken seriously, regardless of political affiliation, and urged Frank to submit any evidence in his possession to law enforcement agencies for prompt investigation.

It categorically denied any involvement by President Bola Tinubu, the Presidency or the APC in any plot targeting Atiku or any other opposition figure.

The council also dismissed reports that security personnel attached to the former Vice President had been withdrawn, insisting that Atiku remains fully protected by both the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS).

According to the statement, President Tinubu recently directed security agencies to strengthen security coverage for all presidential, vice-presidential, governorship and deputy governorship candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Addressing the allegations, Alake described the assassination claims as “typical opposition rabble-rousing” aimed at heating up the polity and attracting international attention through social media.

“Let our political competition be peaceful, lawful, and focused on the big issues that matter to Nigerians, not character assassination or wild, baseless allegations,” the statement read.

The APC Presidential Campaign Council reiterated President Tinubu’s long-standing background in opposition politics and urged all candidates, political parties and supporters to remain factual and responsible while committing to a peaceful democratic process as campaign activities intensify across the country.