“I Am Not Leaving ADC,” Atiku Says, Dismisses Retirement Rumours

By George Omagbemi Sylvester

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has firmly denied reports claiming he has stepped aside from politics or plans to retire after an alleged meeting with ADC stakeholders, describing the story as false, misleading, and politically motivated. The rebuttal comes at a time when opposition realignments are intensifying ahead of the 2027 general election.

The denial was issued on Monday, March 30, 2026, through the Atiku Media Office, which said the former vice president had not held any national-level meeting with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in which such a decision was discussed. According to the statement, Atiku’s only recent contact with the party was a meeting with ADC stakeholders in Adamawa State last Thursday; not a retirement declaration. African Democratic Congress Adamawa State

This is not just rumor control; it is early 2027 political warfare. Atiku’s camp says the retirement narrative is part of a coordinated disinformation effort meant to weaken opposition momentum and create confusion around ongoing coalition talks. In a season already crowded with defections, ambition, and alliance-building, even falsehood has become a political weapon.