PDP debunks reports on Atiku’s whereabouts, health

Main opposition Peoples Democratic Party has debunked report that its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar is ill.

Earlier on Sunday, reports emerged online claiming that the former vice president halted his campaign due to health issues.

But Spokesperson and Director Public Affairs of the party’s Presidential Campaign Management Committee, Senator Dino Melaye, denied the reports, saying Atiku is well and one hundred per cent fit.

Dino in a terse statement, on Sunday, said the PDP flagbearer was invited by the British Government and enjoined Nigerians to disregard contrary reports making the rounds.

His statement read, “Disregard the lies of unrepentant liars. Atiku is 100% fit and in super form healthwise.

“The British Government invited the leading presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, just like they had invited Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi earlier.

“Nigerians should henceforth disregard drug induced statements propelled by Ikebe super like online medium”.