The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has challenged Dele Alake to provide evidence for allegations linking former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the party to an alleged plot involving artificial intelligence and fabricated videos.
Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, made the demand in a statement dated 24 October 2026, accusing President Bola Tinubu’s camp of trying to divert attention from the APC’s economic record.
Shaibu said Alake had accused Atiku and the ADC of a “devious plan” but provided no evidence connecting them to the alleged letter or fabricated video.
ADC cites fuel prices, poverty against APC
Shaibu asked Alake to produce names, dates and forensic findings to support the allegations. He dismissed the government’s “fake news alert” as a political stunt.
To challenge the APC’s record, Shaibu cited petrol prices of about ₦1,400 per litre, diesel above ₦2,000 and food inflation close to 20 per cent.
He also cited a World Bank estimate reported by Reuters that more than half of Nigerians lived in poverty last year. He blamed the hardship on the APC’s economic policies and said accusations against the opposition would not reduce household expenses.
“Alake’s attack on Atiku will not reduce the cost of a meal by one naira,” Shaibu said.
ADC questions Kaduna rally, reports of accidents
Shaibu also questioned Tinubu’s explanation that a vehicle seen near an APC billboard was on a “routine patrol”. He asked why a campaign billboard needed protection.
He cited reports that APC supporters transported from distant states had been left sleeping on Kaduna’s streets. He also referred to reports of accidents involving supporters travelling from Sokoto and Abuja to a rally.
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Shaibu acknowledged that details of the reported accidents were unconfirmed but demanded that the APC account for the passengers’ safety.
He accused the ruling party of putting campaign appearances ahead of supporters’ welfare, arguing that long journeys and outdoor sleeping arrangements were being used to create the appearance of large crowds.
Shaibu also questioned Tinubu’s campaign activities in only 12 states, claiming that supporters were being transported between rallies. He argued that crowds moved from one state to another could not automatically be presented as spontaneous nationwide support.
WHAT READERS SHOULD KNOW
Shaibu’s statement combines allegations about artificial intelligence and fabricated campaign material with criticism of fuel prices, poverty and the treatment of rally supporters.
The ADC campaign spokesman said voters would reject the APC at the polls and promote Atiku as the alternative.
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