2027: Atiku Formally Abandons PDP, May Join ADC

By Adedapo Adesanya

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Mr Atiku Abubakar, has officially resigned his membership from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect.

In a resignation letter addressed to the Chairman of PDP, Jada 1 Ward in Adamawa State, Mr Abubakar expressed profound gratitude for the opportunities offered to him by the party, including serving two full terms as Vice President and contesting twice as its presidential candidate.

Mr Abubakar, who described himself as a founding father of the PDP, stated it was “heartbreaking” to make the decision, but emphasized it was necessary due to the current trajectory of the party, which he believes diverges from its foundational principles.

“It is with a heavy heart that I resign, recognizing the irreconcilable differences that have emerged,” he wrote, wishing the party and its leadership well in the future and thanked them for their support.

His exit comes as he joins a coalition of some opposition leaders in the country which recently adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.

The former candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, also indicated interest in the coalition.

Other prominent members of the coalition include former Governors Nasir El-Rufai, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, Mr Sule Lamido, Mr Gabriel Suswam, Mr Emeka Ihedioha and Mr Rauf Aregbesola, who is the national secretary of the ADC.