Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has categorically denied allegations that he received financial contributions from Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to support his 2023 presidential election campaign. In a statement released by his media office, Atiku emphasized that he has never met Governor Sanwo-Olu and has no personal or financial relationship with him.
The allegations surfaced in certain media outlets, suggesting that Atiku's campaign benefited from Lagos State funds through intermediaries. Atiku described these claims as baseless and a deliberate attempt to tarnish his reputation. He called on the public to disregard such unfounded reports and urged the media to uphold ethical standards by verifying information before publication.
Governor Sanwo-Olu's office also issued a statement denying any financial involvement with Atiku's campaign, labeling the reports as false and misleading. Both parties have urged the public to focus on issues pertinent to national development and unity, rather than being distracted by unfounded allegations.