By Citizenship Newspaper
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamawa state chapter has denied a report circulating in the media indicating endorsement of the National Security Adviser(NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu for the position of Vice President to Tinubu come 2027 elections by the party.
The State Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon Mohammed Abdullahi made the refutal through a press statement he signed and issued with the caption “Rebuttal : Adamawa APC endorses Tinubu, Ribadu”
distancing the party from such action insisting it was the work of mischief makers.
In the statement issued in Yola on Tuesday, the party described the report as a “mischievous distortion” of the true purpose and outcome of the meeting, which was part of the party’s ongoing grassroots mobilisation tour across local government areas in the state.
“The attention of the Adamawa State chapter of the APC has been drawn to a news item circulating in some sections of the media regarding a purported endorsement of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
“We wish to state categorically that the report is entirely misleading and misrepresents the purpose and proceedings of the meeting held in Hong,” he said.
According to the statement, a gathering was organized in Hong local government area of the state to strengthen the party’s unity, reenergize grassroots structures, and communicate the unanimous decision of the state, zonal, and national leaderships of the APC to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office.
“The meeting was held in continuation of our ongoing local government tours aimed at mobilising our members and passing down the collective position of the party at all levels—that President Tinubu deserves another term of four years,” the statement noted.
The party clarified that, while a vote of confidence was indeed passed in favour of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu—an illustrious son of Adamawa State—for his stellar performance as NSA, the position should not be misconstrued as an endorsement for any political ambition.
“There is no basis or justification for endorsing the NSA or any appointee. Appointments are made solely at the discretion of Mr. President. We as a party respect that prerogative and cannot impose or preempt his decisions,” Abdullahi added.
The APC maintained that the commendation of Ribadu was purely in recognition of his contributions to national security and the positive image he brings to Adamawa State through his high-profile role in the Tinubu’s administration.
“We are proud of Mallam Ribadu’s performance. As an appointee of the President, he has conducted himself with dignity and excellence. That is why we passed a vote of confidence on him not an endorsement for political office,” Hon. Abdullahi clarified.
The party urged the public and the media to disregard any attempts to twist the narrative or sow disunity within the APC fold.
“We caution against reports that are meant to create unnecessary confusion and provoke division within the party. Such falsehoods will not distract us from our mission,” the statement added.
Reaffirming its loyalty and support, to president Bola Ahmed Tinubu the party unequivocally said it remains firmly behind President Bola Tinubu as the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 elections.
“We once again reiterate our unflinching endorsement of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. We shall continue to mobilise and sensitize our people to ensure he is returned to office in 2027 with an overwhelming mandate,” the statement noted.
