The Action Alliance (AA) has expressed displeasure over the use of its abbreviation "AA" by the Atiku-Amaechi Movement, a support group of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Mr. Rotimi Amaechi. In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, the party's leadership described the action as misleading and deceptive. The AA claimed the abbreviation "AA" is its exclusive, INEC-registered, and constitutionally recognised acronym.
According to Chief Kenneth Udeze, the National Chairman of the Action Alliance, the party's abbreviation is not available for adoption by any political movement, pressure group, or association. The party condemned the impersonation and identity theft, demanding that the promoters of the Atiku-Amaechi Movement cease and desist from using "AA" as an abbreviation. The AA also called on INEC, security agencies, and the general public to take note of the fraudulent confusion.
The Action Alliance stated that it has no affiliation with the Atiku-Amea Movement, its promoters, or its membership cards. The party emphasised that it remains a distinct, independent political party under the leadership of Chief Kenneth Udeze. The AA vowed to take all necessary legal steps to protect its name, logo, and abbreviation.
The Atiku-Amaechi Movement is a support group of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and his running mate, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi. The group has been circulating membership cards and materials with the "AA" abbreviation, prompting the Action Alliance to object.
The Action Alliance's objection to the use of "AA" by the Atiku-Amaechi Movement is based on the claim that it may cause confusion among the electorate and unlawfully appropriate the goodwill and identity of the Action Alliance. The party's leadership urged the public to disregard the materials being circulated by the Atiku-Amaechi Movement.
The development is a new twist in the country's political landscape, with parties and groups taking steps to protect their identities and interests. The Action Alliance's move to protect its abbreviation and identity is seen as a proactive measure to prevent confusion and impersonation.
The Action Alliance will take all necessary steps to protect its name, logo, and abbreviation, according to the party's statement. The party's leadership has called on relevant authorities to take note of the issue and take necessary actions to prevent further impersonation.
Key points
- Action Alliance objects to Atiku-Amaechi Movement's use of "AA" abbreviation
- Party claims "AA" is its exclusive, INEC-registered, and constitutionally recognised acronym
- Action Alliance vows to take legal steps to protect its name, logo, and abbreviation
