The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has dismissed claims involving a planned assassination attempt on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
The denial follows reports suggesting that a plot was in motion to target the former Vice President. While the APC has categorised the allegations as unfounded, a United States-based lobbying firm with links to Abubakar has indicated it will escalate the matter to American authorities.
The involvement of a US-based firm adds a layer of international scrutiny to the domestic political dispute. The lobbying group intends to brief American officials on the security threats allegedly facing the candidate, a move that could draw foreign attention to the safety of political figures in Nigeria.
International escalation of security claims
The APC’s position is that no such plot exists and that the claims lack merit. However, the threat perception remains high among Abubakar’s supporters, as the US-linked lobbying firm prepares to present its findings to the US government. This escalation suggests that the legal and political teams surrounding the ADC candidate are looking beyond Nigerian borders to secure protection or diplomatic recognition of the threat.
The APC Presidential Campaign Council’s rejection of the allegations of a plot to assassinate ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar marks a sharp disagreement between the ruling party’s campaign arm and the interests representing the former Vice President.
Political analysts note that such allegations, whether proven or not, often intensify the atmosphere of distrust during electoral cycles. The claim that a US firm is intervening moves the narrative from a purely local political dispute to one involving international advocacy and potential diplomatic interest.
As of the latest reports, the US lobbying firm has not specified the exact timeline for its briefing to American authorities, nor has it released the specific evidence it intends to present. The APC has maintained its stance of total denial, and the security implications for Abubakar’s campaign remain a subject of debate among political observers. The next step will be the formal communication from the lobbying firm to the US authorities.
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