US EditionNigeria: Ex-VP Atiku Resigns From PDP
ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA, JUL 16 – Atiku Abubakar cited irreconcilable differences and a shift from founding principles as reasons for leaving the PDP he co-founded over 20 years ago, amid rising opposition coalition efforts.
- On Monday, Atiku Abubakar submitted a resignation letter to the PDP ward chairman in Adamawa State, ending his over-20-year membership, made public on July 16, confirmed by a media aide.
- Having grown frustrated with internal wrangling, Atiku cited a drift from founding principles and helped launch the ADC coalition in recent weeks.
- In Akure on Wednesday, Seyi Makinde said those holding the PDP down are free to leave, adding he didn’t think Atiku’s exit would dent the party, while the national publicity secretary said the party respects the decision but disagrees with his assessment.
- Seen as a major blow, the PDP faces internal strain, senior officials warned it could trigger further defections ahead of 2027.
- Looking ahead, the ADC aims to challenge the ruling APC in 2027, and Atiku’s camp says the coalition will register with INEC by September and unveil its manifesto by year-end.
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