Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing deep-rooted disagreements and a betrayal of the party’s founding ideals.
In a resignation letter dated July 14, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Chairman of his Jada 1 Ward in Adamawa State, Atiku expressed deep regret over what he described as irreconcilable differences and the party’s departure from its original principles. He lamented that the PDP no longer reflects the vision that brought it into existence, adding that his decision to leave was made with a heavy heart.
Atiku, who served as Nigeria’s Vice President from 1999 to 2007 and contested for the presidency twice under the PDP platform, acknowledged the significant political journey he shared with the party. He thanked the PDP for the platform it provided over the decades and expressed appreciation for the support he had received during his years of service. However, he emphasized that the PDP’s current direction had made it impossible for him to remain.
“As a founding member of this esteemed party, it is truly painful for me to make this choice,” Atiku wrote, stressing that he could no longer continue with a party that, in his words, has strayed from the path of unity, justice, and progress.
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The departure of Atiku Abubakar, one of PDP’s most prominent political figures and power brokers, has already sparked intense debate across the country, raising questions about the party’s future and the shape of opposition politics heading into the next general elections.
Meanwhile, the political fallout has intensified online. Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, fired a shot on Wednesday at media personality Dele Momodu, alleging that his loyalty to Atiku was motivated purely by financial benefit. The accusation, made on social media, has added fuel to an already volatile political atmosphere.
As Nigerians watch closely, speculation is rife about Atiku’s next political move and whether his exit could lead to the formation of a new coalition or alignment ahead of 2027. One thing is certain: the race has just begun, and the political tide is already shifting.
