Mambilla: APC campaign council asks Atiku to quit 2027 race
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has urged African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race over ICC arbitration revelations. The council alleged that proceedings before an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) tribunal in Paris had raised serious questions about the former Vice-President’s role…
Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled a campaign council, listing numerous politicians and entertainers as members. However, renowned actress Toyin Abraham has distanced herself from the council after being mistakenly included in its Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate. Abraham emphasized her stance, stating she is "staying out of politics" and has previously made clear her disinterest in political campaigns.
The news follows her public support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election, which drew significant backlash on social media. Abraham recounted the criticism and attacks she faced in 2023, including petitions urging streaming platforms to remove her films and personal threats against her, her family, and associated brands.
Despite the online harassment, Abraham has maintained her stance, publicly rejecting any involvement with political campaigning.
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