Former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has denied social media reports suggesting that he is in talks to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In a statement personally signed by him, Badaru described the claims as false, speculative and intended to tarnish his image and damage his political standing.
He insisted that the reports were completely unfounded and driven by political mischief, emphasizing that he has neither initiated nor approved any discussions about leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“I wish to categorically state that the rumours making the rounds about my purported plan to defect from the APC are completely false and misleading,” he said. “They exist only in the imagination of their sponsors and should be disregarded by the general public.”
He reaffirmed his absolute and unwavering loyalty to the APC, noting that he is a founding member of the party and remains fully committed to its ideals, programmes and leadership.
Badaru urged members of the APC and his supporters across the country to ignore the reports, assuring them that he has no intention whatsoever of leaving the party.
“I remain a dedicated and loyal member of the APC and will continue to support the party in its efforts to deepen democracy and deliver good governance to Nigerians,” he added.
The former Jigawa State governor further warned against the spread of unverified information on social media, calling on the public to always seek credible sources before accepting or sharing political reports.
Badaru resigned his appointment as Minister of Defence on December 1, citing health reasons, a decision that was immediately approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Since then, he has largely remained out of the public glare, fuelling speculation that he has now firmly dismissed.
