My immediate concern is Tinubu's re-election, not joining PDP, says Prof Alkali
Former National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Ahmed Rufai Alkali, dismissed insinuations that he joined the Peoples Democratic Party
- From Tony Akowe, Abuja
Former National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Ahmed Rufai Alkali, dismissed insinuations that he joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that he remains an active APC member.
In a statement in Abuja, Prof Alkali said his immediate attention was working with other party faithfuls to deliver President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office and will soon unveil the Tinubu second-term platform.
He said that although he served as National Chairman of the NNPP in 2022, he resigned honourably from the party, joined the APC, and has remained active in the party since then.
The statement read, “My attention has been drawn to a disturbing image currently being circulated on WhatsApp and other platforms. The image was falsely linked to my DP with PDP colours and symbols in the background, at an unknown event to me, where the faces appeared to be PDP members holding a meeting.
“Let me state clearly and unequivocally that this image is fake, manipulated, and the product of a malicious act. For over four decades in my public and party life, I have deliberately avoided engaging in needless controversies or responding to faceless provocations.
“However, this particular incident is too serious for me to ignore, especially given the calculated timing and intent behind it.
This act occurred on the very day, and at the exact time I was fully engaged at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention, held on Friday, 27th March, 2026, at Eagle Square, Abuja.
“I was not there as a bystander, but in my capacity as Chairman of the Rapporteur and Proceedings Sub-Committee, working alongside other dedicated members to ensure the success of the Convention.
“For the avoidance of doubt, I resigned formally and publicly from the PDP nearly ten years ago, alongside respected leaders such as Professor Jerry Gana, Professor Tunde Adeniran, Alhaji Shehu Gabam, and many others.
“Since then, my political journey has remained open and consistent. Of course, I did serve as the National Chairman of the
“It is therefore not only false but utterly illogical for anyone to suggest that I would be associated, directly or indirectly, with a platform I left voluntarily nearly a decade ago. What we are witnessing is a desperate and clumsy attempt by unknown individuals to mislead the public and create confusion. I urge everyone to disregard this fabrication completely.
“It is therefore not only false, but utterly illogical for anyone to suggest that I would be associated, directly or indirectly, with a platform I left voluntarily nearly a decade ago. What we are witnessing is a desperate and clumsy attempt by unknown individuals to mislead the public and create confusion. I urge everyone to disregard this fabrication completely.
“Let me assure you all, I remain focused, resolute, and forward-looking, and no amount of mischief and blackmail will distract me from the task ahead. My clear focus and direction now is towards a greater and better Nigeria and the success of the APC in the 2027 General Elections at all levels.
"My clear focus and direction now is towards a greater and better Nigeria and the success of the APC in the 2027 General Elections at all levels.
“What is before me now is a Special Project, code-named Tinubu 2 Terms - Forward Nigeria, 2027! We shall unveil the project in the not-too-distant future. I trust, by the special grace of God, we shall prevail and triumph.”
