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Paul Ibe, media adviser to ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed reports suggesting that the former presidential candidate is planning another bid for the 2027 elections.

The clarification follows the circulation of a viral video on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where Atiku was reportedly heard saying he would make a “formal announcement” about his political future.

The clip has been widely interpreted by some commentators as a signal of the former Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate’s intention to run for president again in 2027.

However, in a statement issued on Friday, Ibe described the reports as misleading, insisting that the video in question was recorded in 2022, ahead of the PDP presidential primary election.

“Atiku’s old video is being used for mischief. Yes, this was former Vice President of Nigeria (1999–2007), Atiku Abubakar, speaking to journalists ahead of the 2023 PDP presidential primary,” Ibe said.

He explained that the confident tone of the former vice president in the footage was expected of any candidate preparing for a major political contest.

“He sounded confident because that is what is expected of a man who had worked hard and was optimistic of victory in the primaries of the 2023 election,” he added.

Ibe urged the public to disregard the current interpretation of the video, warning against deliberate efforts to distort the facts.

“It is important to provide the context of this video to deprive mischief makers of the opportunity of misrepresenting what this video is all about,” he said.

chiiraq802:
If Atiku no run as ADC presidential candidate com 2027, mk Assnal win the treble this coming season.

adamkkk:
atiku will likely support Obi. The way am looking at this

adamkkk:
atiku will likely support Obi. The way am looking at this

lordm:
Id he supports Obi, then Obi will win. But this Atiku's last chance or shot at presidency. I would advise Obi to support Atiku so that atike can do one tenure then Obi can go for presidency and do two tenure.

PHIPEX:
I like how Atiku, Obi and Elrufai are confusing all the monitoring spirits in Nigeria.

When last did you hear Wike brag or fight about PDP? He now has a carcase of a party he has been fighting for but it's now useless to him

seunmsg:
Lol. Apart from Peter Obi supporters for obvious delusional reasons, who doesn’t know that Atiku will contest in 2027?

PHIPEX:
I like how Atiku, Obi and Elrufai are confusing all the monitoring spirits in Nigeria.

When last did you hear Wike brag or fight about PDP? He now has a carcase of a party he has been fighting for but it's now useless to him

ShoProperties:
Is only sacrifice that can make tinubu go back to ilamija let atiku use his last strength 💪 to trow support behind peter obi and kwankaso... let the 2nd 3rd and 4th come together..

Afonjacoward:
It is Batist like you who are so delusional to think Atiku will contest in 2027 when he has the ultimate chance at the moment to sit back and play the godfather role while nominating a credible Northerner to run alongside PO.