Atiku raises alarm over smear campaign

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Atiku Raises Alarm Over Smear Campaign

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has raised alarm over a smear campaign being waged against him by unknown individuals.

In a statement issued by his media office, Atiku alleged that a coordinated effort was underway to tarnish his image and reputation, and to undermine his chances of winning the forthcoming presidential election.

According to the statement, the smear campaign involves the spread of false and malicious information about Atiku's personal and professional life, as well as his political record.

"Atiku Abubakar has been a victim of a vicious and coordinated smear campaign aimed at tarnishing his image and reputation," the statement read. "This campaign is designed to undermine his chances of winning the forthcoming presidential election and to create confusion and uncertainty among the electorate."

The statement further alleged that the smear campaign was being sponsored by individuals and groups who were opposed to Atiku's candidacy and were desperate to see him defeated.

"We urge the public to be vigilant and not to be swayed by these malicious and false allegations," the statement said. "Atiku Abubakar is a man of integrity and honor, and he has always conducted himself in a manner that is consistent with the highest standards of ethics and morality."

The statement also called on the relevant authorities to investigate the smear campaign and to take appropriate action against those responsible.

"We demand that the authorities take immediate action to stop this smear campaign and to hold those responsible accountable for their actions," the statement said.

Atiku's alarm over the smear campaign comes as the presidential election in Nigeria approaches, with many Nigerians already expressing concerns over the level of political tension and violence in the country.

The election is scheduled to hold on February 25, 2023, and many Nigerians are hoping that it will be peaceful and free from violence.