APC Accuses Atiku of Disinformation Plot Ahead of Kaduna Rally
The ruling party alleges a coordinated campaign of fake news and deepfakes to undermine President Tinubu's campaign launch in Kaduna.
KEY POINTS
- Security forces deployed across Kaduna ahead of Tinubu's campaign flag-off
- The 8,000-capacity Kaduna Township Stadium was repainted and decorated with APC flags
- Governors from seven North-West states expected to join the President at the rally
- APC accuses Atiku Abubakar and the ADC of a disinformation plot involving deepfakes and fake news
- APC statement provided no independent evidence linking Atiku or the ADC to the alleged plot
Security forces have been deployed across Kaduna ahead of President Bola Tinubu's visit for the APC 2027 campaign flag-off on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Police, plain-clothes operatives and other personnel were stationed at major roads and roundabouts, with patrol vehicles positioned around the Kaduna Township Stadium.
The 8,000-capacity stadium was repainted and decorated with APC flags, while roads leading to the venue were adorned with campaign posters and billboards. Pavilions, toilets and other facilities were prepared for guests, and access to the stadium premises was restricted ahead of the event.
“We have uncovered a well-orchestrated, devious plan by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and his party to discredit the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna today.”
Governors from the seven North-West states are expected to join Tinubu at the rally, which is expected to attract APC supporters and political stakeholders from across the country.
The APC Presidential Campaign Council has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress of plotting to undermine the flag-off through a coordinated disinformation campaign. The council alleged that the opposition planned to circulate fake news, AI-generated content, deepfake videos and doctored documents.
The allegations were made in a statement issued on Saturday by Dele Alake, spokesperson for the APC Presidential Campaign Council. The statement claimed the operation was intended to manipulate public opinion and weaken the ruling party's image ahead of the 2027 general election.
The APC said it had uncovered a plan to spread misleading reports through traditional media and social media platforms before and during the Kaduna rally. However, the statement did not provide independent evidence establishing that Atiku or the ADC was responsible for the alleged plot.
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