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DSS Probes Atiku’s Allegation Of Plot To Organise Protests In Sokoto
The agency denied recruiting protesters and said its director-general ordered an investigation into the allegation.
- On Wednesday, African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar arrived in Sokoto for his campaign launch, drawing massive crowds that caused significant traffic delays from the airport.
- Prior to the event, Atiku accused the Department of State Services of recruiting protesters to create disorder, alleging the APC-controlled Sokoto State Government sought a pretext to impose a curfew.
- The DSS denied the allegations, stating its operations protect politicians across party lines, and cited its role evacuating ADC governorship candidate Mannir Daniya to safety during an attack on October 31.
- Supporters lined the route chanting "Tinubu Must Go" as Atiku's convoy entered Sokoto, while the candidate addressed the rally pledging to restore security and protect voters' ballots in 2027.
- The ADC positioned the 2027 election as a defining choice, reiterating campaign slogans "Make Nigeria Safe Again" and "Give Nigerians Jobs Again" while urging voters to demand accountability through the ballot box.
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Nigeria: There's a Plot to Disrupt ADC Rally in Sokoto, Atiku Raises Alarm
Former Vice-President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that there is a plot to mobilise protesters to disrupt the party's campaign rally in Sokoto State.
·Washington, United States
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar accuses security agency of mobilizing prosecutors to create disorder as opposition party prepares for campaign rally in Sokoto
·Ankara, Türkiye
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DSS denies Atiku’s ADC rally disruption claim, orders probe
The Department of State Services has denied an allegation by former VP Atiku Abubakar that it plans to disrupt his party’s rally and has ordered a probe. Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-denies-atikus-adc-rally-disruption-claim-orders-probe/
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