He made the claim during a live session on Instagram, where he recounted events he said occurred while he was held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Panti in Lagos.

According to him, he had kept the incident private for a long time due to the identity of the individual he believed was linked to the alleged plot.

He explained that the person involved is widely admired by many young Nigerians, which influenced his decision not to speak publicly about the matter earlier.

Seun Kuti also revealed that activist Omoyele Sowore had previously encouraged him to share the story, but he chose to remain silent, preferring to handle issues in his own way.

He stressed that he has no intention of attacking anyone over their political affiliations, noting that support for figures such as Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, or Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a personal choice that he respects.

However, he hinted that he may address the matter directly with the individual involved at a later time, adding that he would do so when circumstances in the country improve.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, April 20, 2026, Abdullahi attributed the growing interest to developments involving prominent political figures such as David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, which he said have drawn increased public attention to the political landscape.

He explained that many Nigerians are becoming more engaged in political activities as they closely observe unfolding events and seek to participate more actively in the democratic process.

According to him, the situation has heightened awareness among citizens, leading to increased political participation and a steady influx of new members into the party.

Abdullahi stated that the surge in registrations became noticeable after INEC’s decision affecting David Mark, noting that many Nigerians now have a clearer understanding of ongoing political developments.

The development comes amid an ongoing leadership crisis within the ADC, with factions led by Nafiu Bala and David Mark both laying claim to the party’s structure.

The dispute, which dates back to July 2025 following the emergence of an opposition coalition, has resulted in prolonged legal battles.

Citing a March 12 judgment of the Court of Appeal, INEC announced that it would not recognise either faction, a position conveyed in a statement by its National Commissioner for Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Haruna.

The electoral body added that it would refrain from engaging with both groups, including participation in their meetings, congresses, or conventions, pending the outcome of a case before a Federal High Court.

The demonstrators reportedly gathered outside the parliamentary complex, expressing dissatisfaction with the leadership of the electoral body in Nigeria and demanding immediate action.

They insisted that the INEC chairman should be removed, alleging concerns over credibility and trust in the electoral process as the country prepares for the next election cycle.

The protest drew attention from passersby and security personnel, as the group maintained their position that electoral reforms and leadership changes were necessary to restore public confidence.