A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Rufa’i Ahmed Alkali, has distanced himself from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing as fake and malicious an image circulating on social media linking him to the opposition party.
In a statement addressed to his associates and APC members, Alkali said the image—allegedly showing him in PDP colours at a meeting—was doctored and intended to mislead the public.
“My attention has been drawn to a disturbing image currently being circulated on WhatsApp and other platforms. The image falsely links me with PDP colours and symbols at an event unknown to me,” he said.
“Let me state clearly and unequivocally that this image is fake, manipulated, and the product of a malicious act.”
Alkali noted that he had, for over four decades, avoided unnecessary controversies but was compelled to respond due to the gravity and timing of the incident.
He explained that at the time the image was allegedly taken, he was actively engaged at the APC National Convention held on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Eagle Square, Abuja, where he served as Chairman of the Rapporteur and Proceedings Sub-Committee.
Providing further clarification on his political history, Alkali stated that he formally resigned from the PDP nearly a decade ago alongside notable figures, and has since maintained a consistent political trajectory.
He acknowledged his brief stint as National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in 2022, noting that he stepped down honourably in 2023 after the general elections before joining the APC.
“Since joining the APC, I have remained loyal and fully committed to the progress and advancement of the party. It is therefore false and illogical to suggest any association with a platform I left voluntarily years ago,” he added.
Alkali described the circulation of the image as a desperate attempt to create confusion and mislead the public, urging Nigerians to disregard it entirely.
Reaffirming his political stance, he declared his unwavering commitment to the APC and expressed strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
“My focus remains on a greater and better Nigeria and the success of the APC in the 2027 general elections at all levels,” he said.
He also unveiled a political mobilisation initiative tagged “Tinubu 2 Terms – Forward Nigeria, 2027,” aimed at galvanising support for the President’s second-term ambition.
