The All Progressives Congress (APC) has leveled serious allegations against Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), claiming that he is involved in a scheme to undermine President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s campaign flag-off in Kaduna. According to the APC, this alleged plot includes the use of fake documents, doctored images, and deepfake videos aimed at creating a negative impression of the event, which is crucial for the party's 2027 presidential campaign.

In a statement released on Saturday, Dele Alake, the spokesperson for the APC presidential campaign council, detailed the accusations against Atiku and the ADC. He described their actions as "subterfuge and mindless propaganda," asserting that the opposition is intent on circulating misleading information to disrupt the APC's campaign efforts. Alake emphasized that these tactics are part of a broader strategy to discredit the party's initiatives and tarnish Tinubu's image ahead of the upcoming elections.S2

The APC's claims come at a critical time as the party seeks to solidify support for Tinubu's candidacy. The flag-off event in Kaduna is seen as a pivotal moment for the APC, and any attempts to undermine it could have significant implications for their campaign strategy. As the political landscape intensifies, the APC is calling for vigilance among its supporters to counteract what it describes as deceptive practices by the opposition.S1S2