Coup Allegation: Atiku Lauds DSS, Says Fani-Kayode Not Acting Alone

Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, has lauded the Department of State Services (DSS) for inviting the Director of Special Projects and New media of the Tinubu/Shettima presidential campaign Council, Femi Fani-Kayode, to explain his allegations and insinuations of an attempted coup being planned by Atiku and top generals. DAILY TRUST reports.

In a series of tweets on Saturday, Fani-Kayode alleged that Atiku Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had a secret meeting with some army generals.Information Guide Nigeria

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The Defence Headquarters had subsequently denied the meeting, pledging its commitment to democracy.

The DSS eventually invited Fani-Kayode for questioning.

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In a statement by his Special Assistant, Public Communications, Mr. Phrank Shaibu, Atiku, who had earlier asked the secret police to invite Fani-Kayode, asked the DSS not to leave any stone unturned in the course of questioning.NYSC portal

“We commend the DSS for the swift invitation sent out to Fani-Kayode. He must be made to explain his allegation of an attempted coup being planned by Atiku Abubakar who even during the military regime never attempted to topple the government despite having the resources.JAMB Result

“Fani-Kayode must also be made to reveal the identities of the so-called army generals who are plotting to overthrow the government of President Muhammadu Buhari.”

“Nigerians suffered for nearly 30 non-consecutive years battling military dictatorship. The military has since 1999 pledged its loyalty to civilian authority and returned to the barracks. Unfortunately, Fani-Kayode and some persons in Tinbubu’s camp have continued to prod the military by making allegations of coups and interim government.

“Fani-Kayode cannot be acting alone since he is the spokesman for Tinubu. Fani-Kayode and his ilk have been prodding the military for the last month.