By Mike Odiakose, Abuja
Chairman of the Rapporteur and Proceedings Sub-Committee, of the All Progressives Congress National Convention, Prof Rufai Ahmed Alkali, has raised the alarm over a fake image being circulated on the social media by unknown persons.
The disturbing image, currently being circulated on WhatsApp and other platforms, was falsely linked to his DP with PDP colours and symbols at the
background, at an unknown event, where the faces appeared to be PDP members were holding a meeting.
Prof Alkali disociated himself from the image and maintained that he resigned from the PDP over ten years ago and never had any meeting with PDP members as insinuated in the picture.
He emphasized that he has been very busy recently working for the success of the APC and President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
He also raised issues about the timing of the circulation of the controversial image when he was busy working for the successful conduct of the APC National Convention.
His words: “Let me state clearly and unequivocally that, this image is fake,
manipulated, and the product of a malicious act.
For over four decades in my public and party life, I have
deliberately avoided engaging in needless controversies or
responding to faceless provocations.
“However, this particular incident is too serious for me to ignore, especially given the calculated timing and intent behind it.
“This act was carried out on the very day and at the very time I was fully engaged at the National Convention of the All Progressives
Congress ,APC, held on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Eagle Square, Abuja.
‘I was not there as bystander, but in my capacity as Chairman of the Rapporteur and Proceedings Sub-Committee, working alongside other dedicated members to ensure the success of the Convention.
“For the avoidance of doubt, I resigned formally and publicly from the PDP nearly ten years ago, alongside respected leaders such
as Professor Jerry Gana, Professor Tunde Adeniran, Alhaji Shehu Gabam, and many others.
“Since then, my political journey has remained open and consistent. Of course, I did serve as the National Chairman of the
NNPP in 2022, but I stepped down honourably in 2023 after the general elections, and subsequently joined the APC- where I remain loyal and fully committed towards the progress and advancement of the party.
“It is therefore not only false but utterly illogical for anyone to suggest that I would be associated, directly or indirectly, with a
platform I left voluntarily nearly a decade ago.
“What we are witnessing is a desperate and clumsy attempts by unknown individuals to mislead the public and create confusion.
“I urge everyone to disregard this fabrication completely.
“Let me assure you all, I remain focused, resolute, and forward looking, and no amount of mischief and blackmail will distract me
from the task ahead. As we always say, forward ever, backward never!
My clear focus and direction now is towards – a greater and better Nigeria and the success of the APC in the 2027 General Elections at all levels.
“What is before me now is a Special Project, code named: Tinubu 2 Terms – Forward Nigeria, 2027!
We shall unveil the Project, not in too distant future. I trust, by the special grace of God, we shall prevail and triumph”.
