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Kaduna State: Atiku aide Ibe urges President Tinubu to seek medical care rather than campaign
Updated 06:16 WAT, · first published 26 Oct 2026, 08:19 WAT · 2 outlets reporting
Paul Ibe, a media aide for Atiku Abubakar’s ADC campaign, publicly urged President Bola Tinubu to pause his re‑election drive and attend to his health. Ibe’s comments came in response to a viral video circulated by the APC campaign. He called for the president to prioritise treatment over political activities.
What we know
- Paul Ibe is a media aide to ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar
- Ibe told President Bola Tinubu to abandon campaign activities for medical care
- The statement responded to a viral APC campaign video
- No official response from the presidency was provided
Why it matters: The claim adds tension to the 2027 election narrative and may influence public perception of the incumbent’s fitness for office.
Sources
- He needs medical care not campaign - Atiku's aide Ibe tells Tinubu over viral video – Daily Post,
- 2027: ‘Tinubu Is Sick, Needs Medical Care Not Campaign’ – Paul Ibe – Naija News,
Updates
- – Story published – 2 outlets
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