Maku, a former minister of information, dismissed the speculation on Sunday while fielding questions from the News Agency of Nigeria in Wakama, Akun Development Area, Nasarawa State. Maku, a 2019 APGA governorship candidate in Nasarawa State, urged his supporters and other Nigerians to disregard the reports in its totality in the interest of peace. It’s the fakest news of the year promoted by some frightened detractors in Nasarawa state who are scared of the widespread popularity of APGA. “Just last week, there was a report on Eyewitness newspaper in Nasarawa state titled ‘2023: Maku, Umbugadu talks on Consensus Reaches Advanced stage’. “Yesterday, another report titled ‘Tinubu, Maku, others in talks to float new party ahead 2023’.

Source: Punch January 12, 2020 10:41 UTC